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Sapphire
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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA

1.2 Color

Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink

1.3 Streak

Not Available

1.4 For which Rashi?

Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra

1.5 Planet

Saturn

1.6 Element of Planets

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Apollo

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Psychic Power, Prosperity

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

insoluble

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.03
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

2.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

2.7 Mohs Hardness

9
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2 O 3

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine

3.2 Pleochroism

Strong

3.3 Dispersion

0.02
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.762-1.788
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.009
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Sapphire Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Sapphire Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Sapphire information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Sapphire is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Sapphire such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Sapphire details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Australia, Burma, Cambodia, China, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand and USA.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink.
  • Chemical Formula: Al 2 O 3.
  • Powers: Prosperity and Psychic Power.