Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Streak
White
Blue, White
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
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
45.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.500
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Isometric
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Clarity