Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Planet
Neptune
Venus, Mercury
Element of Planets
Water, Air
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
Gold
Deities
-
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
Not to wear with
-
Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
Powers
-
Protection, Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
-
Taurus
Talisman
-
Gemini
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
47.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Focus
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Love