Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.082.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Semitransparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
-99991.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Empathy
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Centering