Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia
Color
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Green, Blue
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Gemini
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
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Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.642.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
Absent
none
Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO3
Luster
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Pearly
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Purity