Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Yellow, Blue, Colorless, White
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Dilute acid
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.963.28-3.31
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
None observed
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Colorless
Dispersion
0.170.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.638-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.1550.0130
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Stability
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Clarity