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Sagittarius 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 Mutable sign with Fire as its element, Sagittarians crave adventure and travel. They love to explore new cultures and philosophies.

Definitely always on the move, they can easily leave you behind if you can't or won't follow. Yellow Sapphire, the sagittarius birthstone, is one of the most widely used gems to help achieve better financial status. 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. Sapphire is believed to cure ulcers . This is normally faint yellow in colour. Yellow worn by a man identifies a secret lover; for a woman, it symbolizes generosity. 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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