Astrology
Origin
India
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Colorless, White, gray, Brownish, Greenish
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
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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-
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Elastic
Brittle
Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.883.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
2-34
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaF2
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.552-1.6181.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Reflection
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Protection