Origin
Australia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.853.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
None
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.56.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO3
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Semitransparent
Refractive Index
1.52-1.66-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Birefringence
0.156-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
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
Empathy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Emotional Healing