Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
Venus, Neptune
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Water, Air
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.003.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
3-3.54-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al2SiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.71-1.74
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.012-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Inner bridges
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Inner Peace