Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Mexico
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Colorless, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
Taurus
Planet
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Pluto, Venus
Element of Planets
Earth
Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Dilute acid
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.93-2.963.15-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1,2 prismatic
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.170.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.657-1.681
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1550.014-0.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Emotional healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Divine Love