Origin
Southern and central Africa, California
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
Mars
Neptune
Element of Planets
Air
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing, Protection
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.913.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.5401.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
cubic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Grounding
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Nurturing
Protection