Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Italy
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Blue, Green
Streak
White
Blue, Green
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
-
-
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
Effervesces in cold
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.964-4.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-44
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Silky, Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
Dispersion
0.170.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.672-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1550.139-0.143
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Communication