Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Green, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Cancer, Gemini
Planet
Venus, Neptune
-
Element of Planets
Water, Air
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.002.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
none
Mohs Hardness
3-3.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Pearly
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
-
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Purity