Origin
Australia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
Green, Grey, White
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Gemini
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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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
-
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.852.60-3.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
none
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.52-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO3
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Pearly
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.571-1.597
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Birefringence
0.156-9999
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
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Purity
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Emotional Healing