Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
White, Blue, gray, Green, Brown
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
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Brittle
Solubility
-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.403.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{110} Perfect
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
-99994
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
CaF2
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
-99991.432-1.436
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
Creativity
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Protection