Origin
Australia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Streak
White
Grey, Yellow, gray
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
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.853.10-3.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO3
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
X golden yellow to orange
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.589-1.670
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1560.027-0.032
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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Purity
Self-acceptance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Emotional Balance