Origin
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Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Color
White, Pale pink, Brown, Yellow, pink
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Streak
White, Pale pink
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Earth, 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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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.123.69-3.81
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Mohs Hardness
3-48.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Mn,Mg,Fe)(CO3)2
BeAl 2 O 4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Dispersion
0.180.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.7271.746-1.763
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.007-0.013
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Transformation
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
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Transformation