Pearl
Pearl, known as Moti/मोती in Hindi, is the birthstone of Cancer sun sign and is ruled by the moon. Pearl is an iridescent organic gemstone and mainly compromises aragonite.
The Pearl Gemstone(Moti) Is found in ocean beds inside oysters in which they are formed and grows. The finest quality of natural pearls is adorable and valued as gemstones which is used in jewelry and astrological purpose.The pearls have a unique luster and are available in colors such as cream, golden, white, pink, blue, yellow, green, brown, purple and black , and shapes such as round, button, drop and baroque.
Pearl Product Properties :-
Chemical composition :- CaCO3 & H2O(82-86% Calcium Carbonate, 10-14% Conchiolin and 2-4% water)
Cause of Color :-Porphyrines, metalloporphyrines
Crystal Habit :- None
Hardness :- 3.5-4
Specific Gravity :- 2.65-2.85
Refractive Index :- 1.530-1.685
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