Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
India, Italy
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
White, Reddish
Streak
White
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
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Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
44.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Optimism