Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Russia
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Gemini, Virgo
Planet
Neptune
Mercury
Element of Planets
Water, Air
Earth
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
3.00-3.253.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
45-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Common trichroism: light green
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.668-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
cubic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.024-0.030
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
Renewal
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Love