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Pisces Birthstone - Yellow Sapphire

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Sapphire fact file

Crystal Structure: hexagonal
Chemical Composition: Corundum ( Aluminum oxide- Al203 )
Hardness: 9 MOHS

Refractive Index: 1.762 to 1.77
Colors: yellow, green, pink, clear, and blue

A symbol of evolution, it's no wonder that Pisces are a Mutable sign and that their element is Water. Emotionally reserved, Pisces are a well of sensitivity and intuition.

They are reserved and do not like to show their emotions. Yellow Sapphire, one of the most widely used gems to help achieve better financial status, is the pisces birthstone. The wearer may get plenty of wealth, good health, name honour and fame if the Gems suits him or her. It is also believed that if there are obstructions in finding a suitable match for a girl, she gets married early by wearing a Yellow Sapphire. This is normally faint yellow in colour. yellow worn by a man identifies a secret lover; for a woman, it symbolizes generosity. sapphire is believed to cure ulcers. Topaz or Pukhraj is a cold gem. It improves vision, ,gives life security, protects ones from poverty, removes adversity, misfortune and melancholy. In diseases, Topaz cures diarrhoea, gastritis, ulcer, rheumatism, jaundice, insomnia, heart troubles, impotency, gout, arthritis, pain in knee joints, etc. Topaz should be worn in gold, on 1st finger of right hand on Thursday. The weight should be of 7 or 13 grams.

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