Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
-
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
Dilute acid
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.963.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
-
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.170.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1550.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Stability
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Psychic Abilities