Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Greenish, Yellow, White
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.182.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
-99993.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
-
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.030.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.665-1.6671.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Optimism
Stability
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Centering