Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
White, Blue, gray, Green, Brown
Streak
White
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
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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
-
-
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
3.00-3.252.30-2.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
4-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
-
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Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.432-1.436-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Focus
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Clarity