Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
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Planet
-
-
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
Brittle
Solubility
Dilute acid
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.962.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.170.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.540-1.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.1550.004-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Spiritual Growth