Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
-
Planet
Venus, Neptune
-
Element of Planets
Water, Air
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.002.60-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Imperfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2Si6O18
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
Weak to distinct
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.560-1.604
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Courage