Origin
Australia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
Colorless, Brown, Greenish, gray
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
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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
2.60-2.852.62-2.67
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
none
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO3
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
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Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.538-1.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.1560.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Purity
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Harmony