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Yellow Sapphire, the gem ruled by Guru

Yellow Sapphire is ruled by the planet Guru. It is also called Pukaraj, is the yellow variety of the Corundum family. It is hard and brilliant stone. Pure Aluminum Oxide crystallizes into splendid gem stones by the pressure of heat in the depth of the ground. It is available in various shades ranging from light yellow to orange and brownish tones. The gemstones should be evenly colored, flawless and well shaped. Light blue is the cosmic color transmitted by Yellow Sapphire. It symbolizes universal love, affection and spiritual knowledge. It is very helpful for progeny and child birth. It is excellent in financial matters and business stability. In medical astrology, it is prescribed for calcium deficiency, heart diseases, insanity and mental diseases.

Yellow Sapphire Characteristics

Species: Corundum

Transparency: Transparent

Color: Light, golden, brownish yellow, pinkish and orange yellow

Refractive Index: 1.762-1.770

Birefringence: 0.008

Pleocheroism: Strong dichorism

Crystal system: Hexagonal

Optic character: Doubly reflective

Specific gravity: 4.00

Mohs hardness: 9

Dispersion: 0.018

Flourasense: Colorless sapphire, long wave inert to strong reddish, short wave inert to moderate orange

Identifying visual Finger print inclusions, hexagonal growth lines, silk and strait color branding characters

Sources: Burma, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Vietnam

Other uparatnas: Yellow Topaz, Citrine, Heliodor