Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Spain
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Brown, Green, Brownish, Yellow, Greenish, White, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Dilute acid
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.962.9
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Fibrous
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
[010] Perfect, [100] Distinct, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-42
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Cacoxenite, Rutile, Geothite, Lepidocrocite
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly, Silky
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.170.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.519-1.521
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1550.0090-0.0100
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Spiritual healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Harmony