Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Yellow, White
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
gray, Brownish, Black
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
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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
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.80-4.903.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaF2
Optical Properties
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
-99991.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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cubic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Focus
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Protection