Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Australia
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Colorless, White, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
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Planet
Venus, Neptune
-
Element of Planets
Water, Air
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.002.72-2.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
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
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
colorless.
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.561-1.583
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.010-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Clarity