Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Australia
Australia
Color
Colorless, White, gray
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
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.752.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
-
Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
none
Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Pearly
Pleochroism
colorless.
-
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.561-1.5831.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.010-0.0110.156
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
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Purity