Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Black, Brownish, Brown
Streak
White
Brown
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
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.254.5-4.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
None, parting may develop along {111}
Mohs Hardness
45.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
Fe++Cr2O4
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
-
none.
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.432-1.4362.08-2.16
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Isometric
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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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Focus
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Protection