Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Streak
White
White
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
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.002.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
3-3.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.627-1.639
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.006
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
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Psychology
Peace
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Spiritual Awakening