Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Green, Blue, Yellow, White
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Earth
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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
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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
2.93-2.962.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.170.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.538-1.560
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.155-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Stability
Adaptability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Grounding