Origin
Canada, Pakistan
USA, Switzerland, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Colorless, Yellow, pink, Red
Streak
White
White
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
Brittle
Solubility
Dilute acid
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.93-2.962.90-2.98
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-47.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.170.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.650-1.695
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.1550.016
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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Spiritual Activation