Origin
Australia
Australia
Color
Reddish, Brown, Red, pink
Green, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Gemini
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.432.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
none
Mohs Hardness
5.5-62.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.662-1.7071.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.013-0.0150.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Love
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Purity