Origin
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Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
Blue, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
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Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.53.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
5-64
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.501.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
cubic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Communication
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Protection