Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Green, White, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Virgo
Planet
Venus, Neptune
Saturn
Element of Planets
Water, Air
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Artemis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.002.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
3-3.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Harmony