Origin
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
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
Solubility
-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.633.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.514-1.5391.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
cubic
Birefringence
0.008-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Protection