Origin
Australia
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Color
Green, Blue
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Gemini
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
Diana
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection, Love
Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
insoluble in common solvents
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.852.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
none
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO3
SiO2
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
None
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.1560.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Purity
Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Spirituality