Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Scorpio
Gemini
Planet
Jupiter
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Persephone, Mercury
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection, Psychic Power
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.653.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
73-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
-
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0090.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances creativity and mental clarity
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Creativity
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Abundance
Divine Guidance