Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Neptune
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Water, Air
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.253.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
45.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
-
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Focus
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Psychic Abilities