Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Mexico
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Colorless, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Taurus
Planet
Neptune
Pluto, Venus
Element of Planets
Water, Air
Earth
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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Love
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
3.00-3.253.15-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1,2 prismatic
Mohs Hardness
46-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
LiAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.657-1.681
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.014-0.016
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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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Focus
Emotional healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Divine Love