Origin
Australia
Russia
Color
Green, Blue
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Gemini
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection, Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
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Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.853.87-4.14
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO3
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Pearly
Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Very weak
Dispersion
0.030.20
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
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Refractive Index
1.52-1.662.583-2.741
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.1560.117
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Purity
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Transformation