Origin
Canada, Pakistan
India, China
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Blue, Yellow, Brown, gray, Reddish, Greenish
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
insoluble
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
S8
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.170.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.686-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.155-9999
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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Stability
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Protection