Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Streak
White
Colorless
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
2.93-2.962.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, 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
1.525-1.6861.556-1.600
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.1550.024-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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
Transformation