Origin
Australia
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Color
Green, Blue
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
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
-
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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
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
H₂SO₄
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.852.74-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
none
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO3
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak: O= colorless
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.591-1.633
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.1560.003-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
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
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Self-Love