Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Southern and central Africa, California
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
Planet
Neptune
Mars
Element of Planets
Water, Air
Air
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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Healing, Protection
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
3.00-3.252.58-2.91
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
46.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.540
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Focus
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Nurturing