Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Yellow
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Scorpio
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
Jupiter
Neptune
Element of Planets
-
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Persephone, Mercury
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection, Psychic Power
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.653.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
74
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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
0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances creativity and mental clarity
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Creativity
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Abundance
Protection