Origin
Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
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
-
-
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
2.97-3.143.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
-99994
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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
1.614-1.6661.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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cubic
Birefringence
0.014-0.032-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Empowerment
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Protection