Origin
Australia
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Blue
Red, gray
Streak
White
Red, Black
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Gemini
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
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
-
Insoluble in acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.854.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO3
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Pearly
Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.030.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.52-1.662.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.1560.296
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
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
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Awareness