Origin
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Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, Green, Red
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
White, Yellow
White
For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
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Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.63.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
None
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
3-44
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
CaF2
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible: O = Pale yellow E = Canary yellow to yellow orange
-
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5851.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
cubic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Spirituality
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Evolution
Protection