Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
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
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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
Brittle
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
47
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.627-1.639
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.006
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Spiritual Awakening