Origin
Australia
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Australia
Color
Green, Blue
Colorless, White, gray
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
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.852.72-2.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
none
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO3
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
colorless.
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.561-1.583
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.1560.010-0.011
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
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Purity
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Clarity