Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
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
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.251.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {10bar10}
Mohs Hardness
42.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.492
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Spiritual Growth