Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Violet, Brown
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
Venus, Neptune
Jupiter, Neptune
Element of Planets
Water, Air
Water, Earth, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Minerva
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
Healing, Love, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.002.54-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Good in three directions
Mohs Hardness
3-3.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Pearly, Chatoyant
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.545-1.560
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
-
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Transformation