Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Tanzania
Color
White, Blue
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Streak
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White, Colorless
For which Rashi?
Pisces
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Planet
Neptune
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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
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing, Protection
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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
2.60-2.703.20-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
Cleavage
None
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Mohs Hardness
3-46-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
Refractive Index
1.486-1.6581.685-1.707
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.160-0.1720.006-0.018
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional balance
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
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