Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Streak
White
Reddish, Black
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
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Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.254.76-5.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
None
Mohs Hardness
45.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
-
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.432-1.436-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
cubic
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Focus
Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Protection
Grounding