Yellow sapphire is the astrological, Jyotish gem related to Jupiter, which is the planet of happiness, prosperity, luck and fortune. Jupiter is the significator of wealth, children, government and the grace of God. Promotes general well-being and spiritual knowledge. Wearing a faultless yellow sapphire of at least 1.5 carats is said to bring money and wealth as well as good marriage and childbirth in the case of a married woman. Yellow sapphire can be substituted with yellow topaz, yellow beryl or yellow zircon of at least 5 carats.

Gemological properties

Chemical composition: AL2O3 (aluminun oxide)
Color: Any shade of yellow, from pale yellow color to dark orangish golden to greenish yellow
Hardness: 9
Density: 4.00
Refractive index: 1.762 - 1.770
Birefringence: 0.008
Occurrence: Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Australia, East Africa, USA.
Species: Corundum

Astrological Properties

Planet: Jupiter
Cosmic Color: Light Blue
Number: 3
Chakra: 2nd, Ajna
Sign: Sagittarius & Pisces
Element: Ether
Day: Thursday
Time: Sunset

Sanskrit Names

Pusparaga (Yellow Sapphire)
Guru-Ratna (Gem of Guru)
Puspa-Raja (King of flowers)
Vascapati (Beloved of Jupiter)

Prevention of Diseases

Liver complaints, jaundice, dropsy, flatulence, dyspepsia, abscess, disorders of pancreas, tumors, skin troubles, cerebral congestion, catarrh, circulation of blood in the arteries and fat in the body.