Origin
Southern and central Africa
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
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
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.005.9-6.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.918-1.936
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Balance & Clarity