Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Aries, Aquarius
Planet
Neptune
Saturn
Element of Planets
Water, Air
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Mars
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
3.00-3.255.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
46
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
-
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.432-1.4362.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.280
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
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Focus
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Grounding