Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Canada
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Yellow, Reddish, Brown, Brownish, Green, gray, Colorless
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
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Deities
-
-
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
2.93-2.962.72-2.83
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Good on {100} and {110}
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
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Weak; O = colorless to yellow; E = colorless to honey-yellow
Dispersion
0.170.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.610-1.647
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.1550.021
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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Inner Peace