Origin
China, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
gray
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
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Brittle
Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.943.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
-
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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cubic
Birefringence
0.020-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
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Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Protection