Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Streak
White
Grey, 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
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.003.20-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
3-3.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
Pale green to pale orange
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.650-1.680
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.009-0.011
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
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Reproductive
-
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Peace
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Grounding