Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
USA
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
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Planet
Neptune
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Element of Planets
Water, Air
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
-
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Not to wear with
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Powers
-
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.253.1-3.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Mohs Hardness
43-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.653-1.693
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.038-0.044
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Focus
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Emotional Healing