Origin
Southern and central Africa, California
Canada, Pakistan
Color
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
Mars
-
Element of Planets
Air
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing, Protection
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.912.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5401.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Grounding
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Nurturing
Centering