Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
India
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Blue, Greenish
Streak
White
Blue, 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
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.25-2.33
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
43-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.542
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Focus
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Communication