Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Red
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
Taurus
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Protection
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Dilute acid
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.963.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
3.5-47-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
None
Dispersion
0.170.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
cubic
Birefringence
0.1550.010-0.014
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
Inspiration
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Inspiration