Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Italy
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Blue, Green
Streak
White
Blue, Green
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
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Effervesces in cold
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.254-4.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Splintery
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
44
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous
Silky, Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.672-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.139-0.143
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Poor
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
Communication