Origin
Australia
Australia
Color
Green, Blue
Reddish, Brown, Red, pink
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
-
-
Solubility
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Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.853.32-3.43
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO3
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.662-1.707
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.1560.013-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Purity
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Love