Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
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
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Solubility
Dilute acid
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.93-2.963.79-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Mohs Hardness
3.5-44
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
FeAs
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Waxy
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.170.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.670-1.734
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.155-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Centering
Emotional Healing