Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
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Planet
Neptune
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Element of Planets
Water, Air
Earth, Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.253.69-3.81
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Mohs Hardness
48.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
BeAl 2 O 4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.746-1.763
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.007-0.013
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Focus
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Transformation