Origin
Brazil
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Yellow, Brown, Black, Colorless, White, Brownish
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
Reddish, White
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
2.92-3.123.48-3.60
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7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.55-5.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.030.05
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.509-1.7201.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1910.105-0.135
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Calming
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Relaxation
Manifestation