Origin
Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Mexico
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Yellow, Green, Blue, White, Red, Colorless, Violet, pink, Brown
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
Mercury
Neptune
Element of Planets
Earth
Water, Air
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Jupiter/Neptune
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Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.233.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Blue stones – strong
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.628-1.6511.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
cubic
Birefringence
0.002-0.008-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances communication and mental clarity
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Motivation
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Protection