Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Blue
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Pisces
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Neptune
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing, Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.703.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
Cleavage
None
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3-45.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
-
-
Pleochroism
-
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.486-1.6581.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.160-0.1720.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
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Respiratory
-
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional balance
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Psychic Abilities