Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Australia
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Green, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
Cancer, Gemini
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
Dilute acid
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.962.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
none
Mohs Hardness
3.5-42.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Pearly
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
-
Dispersion
0.170.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.1550.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Stability
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Purity