Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
Reddish, 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
2.93-2.963.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.170.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1550.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Stability
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
Manifestation