Origin
Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown, Black, Colorless, White, Brownish
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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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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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.92-3.122.58-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.509-1.7201.535-1.539
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.1910.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Calming
Strength
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Relaxation
Protection