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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway

1.2 Color

Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green

1.3 Streak

Not Available

1.4 For which Rashi?

Leo

1.5 Planet

Sun

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Protection

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

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.65
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

2.6 Cleavage

001

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Weak or absentWalter Schumann

3.3 Dispersion

None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.53-1.55
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent to translucent

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

Sunstone 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, Sunstone Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Sunstone information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Sunstone 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 Sunstone such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Sunstone details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Canada, Norway, Tanzania and USA.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green.
  • Chemical Formula: Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8.
  • Powers: Protection.