Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
China, Pakistan
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Streak
White
gray
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
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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
3.00-3.253.85-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
45-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.643-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
cubic
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Birefringence
-99990.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Creativity