Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa, China, India, Italy
Australia
Color
White, Yellow
Green, Blue
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Cancer, Gemini
Planet
Saturn
-
Element of Planets
-
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.622.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
-
Cleavage
Indiscernible
none
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Pearly
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.560-1.5711.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0140.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Purity