Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Green, Blue
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Gemini
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
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
-
Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.202.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
none
Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Pearly
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Self-acceptance
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Purity