Origin
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
White
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
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.033.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{001} Poor
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
74
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.627-1.6391.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
cubic
Birefringence
0.006-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Spiritual Awareness
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awakening
Protection