Origin
Australia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Streak
White
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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
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.852.60-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Absent
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO3
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Pearly
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.1560.003-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Purity
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Protection