Astrology
Origin
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Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
Grey, Greenish, Brown
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.443.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.04
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
CaF2
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = blue
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.680-1.6981.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.005-0.008-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Empowerment
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clear Thinking
Protection