Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia
Color
Colorless, Yellow, White
Green, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Gemini
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
Partially soluble in water
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.772.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
-
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
none
Mohs Hardness
2-2.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.040.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.470-1.4911.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0210.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Adaptability
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Purity