Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Streak
White
Grey, Yellow, gray
For which Rashi?
Gemini
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Planet
Venus, Neptune
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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
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.003.10-3.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Poor to good on (001)
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
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
X golden yellow to orange
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.589-1.670
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.027-0.032
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
Self-acceptance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Emotional Balance