Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
Venus, Neptune
-
Element of Planets
Water, Air
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.002.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Centering