Origin
Brazil
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Yellow, Brown, Black, Colorless, White, Brownish
Red, gray
Streak
White
Red, Black
For which Rashi?
-
-
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Insoluble in acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.92-3.124.20-4.30
1
7.18
👆🏻
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.56-6.5
2
10
👆🏻
Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.030.33
0.005
1
👆🏻
Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.509-1.7202.609-2.903
1
3.25
👆🏻
Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.1910.296
0
0.296
👆🏻
Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
-
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Calming
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Relaxation
Awareness