Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Colombia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Yellow
Streak
White
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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
2.93-2.964.33-4.42
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-44.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.170.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.671-1.771
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.1550.099-0.100
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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Psychology
Stability
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Optimism