Origin
USA, Mexico, Tanzania, Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Origins: USA
Canada, USA
Color
Green, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey
Yellow, Green, Blue
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Capricorn
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Earth, Air, Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Ammon
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.26-3.362.75-2.80
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Granular
Cleavage
Good on {100}
no true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous
Silky, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong
None
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.656-1.7041.520-1.670
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.009-0.0120.135-0.145
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Prosperity