Origin
Austria, India
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
White
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Aries
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
Mercury
Neptune
Element of Planets
Air
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.693.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
7-6.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
cubic
Birefringence
0.007-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Prosperity
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Prosperity
Protection