Origin
Canada, Pakistan
Pakistan, Tanzania
Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Streak
White
White, Colorless
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
2.93-2.963.20-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
Dispersion
0.170.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.685-1.707
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.1550.006-0.018
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes focus and concentration
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Stability
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Centering
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