Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Red, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
-
Mars
Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
Ring Finger
Ring Metal
-
Gold, Copper
Deities
-
Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
-
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
Protection
Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Dilute acid
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.963.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
3.5-49
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.170.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.1550.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Stability
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Energy