Origin
USA
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Yellow, White, Brown, Red
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
-
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
-
Neptune
Element of Planets
-
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
3.1773.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.563-1.5931.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
cubic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Confidence
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Protection