Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Green, Blue, Yellow, White
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
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Ring Metal
-
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Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.002.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.538-1.560
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.004-0.012-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Adaptability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Grounding