Origin
Australia
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Gemini
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
-
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection, Love
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.853.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
none
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO3
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Pearly
-
Pleochroism
-
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1560.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Purity
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Psychic Abilities