Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Green
Streak
White
None
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
Venus, Neptune
-
Element of Planets
Water, Air
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.001.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Poor
Mohs Hardness
3-3.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Health