Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Strong pink, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Gemini
Taurus
Planet
Venus, Neptune
Venus
Element of Planets
Water, Air
Earth, Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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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}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
3-3.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to 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
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Love