Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Brown, Black, Blue
Streak
White
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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
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.002.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
None
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
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Improves digestion and metabolism
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Protection