Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Color
White, Blue
Yellow
Streak
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For which Rashi?
Pisces
Scorpio
Planet
Neptune
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Venus
Persephone, Mercury
Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing, Protection
Protection, Psychic Power
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
2.60-2.702.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular
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Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
3-47
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.486-1.6581.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.160-0.1720.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances creativity and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional balance
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Abundance