Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Virgo
Planet
Neptune
Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
Water, Air
Water
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
3.00-3.252.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
45.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Focus
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Spiritual Protection