Its properties are also displayed in the sparkle of the stone and it may show different colours when viewed from different angles. However, the Lemon-Yellow colour is valued most. It varies in shades of Yellow to Golden and sometimes Orange as well. This gemstone can be opaque or transparent depending on how deep the Yellow colour is. Because of its hardness, today it is widely used for industrial applications including lasers, solid-state electronic devices and electronic wristwatches. Peela Pukhraj measures 9 on the Mohs scale, which makes it an extremely hard stone that cannot be scratched even by steel, only Diamond can scratch it. The gemstone is usually found in igneous rocks and in alluvial deposits. Other countries from where it originates are Kashmir in India, Madagascar, Tanzania, Thailand, Kenya, Australia, Burma and the USA.įound naturally, this prestigious stone consists of corundum (aluminium oxide) and is tinged with slight traces of Iron, which is the cause of the Yellow hue. That is why it is priced high in from Srilanka and is much-in-demand, especially for those wearing it for Astrological benefits. The best quality natural Pukhraj gemstone is found in Srilanka or Ceylon where it is called Pushparaga (Sanskrit) and is the primary producer of the gemstone. This gemstone works great on the Vishuddha Chakra (Throat Chakra). In Hindi, it is called Pukhraj or Peela Pukhraj and Kanakapushyaragam in Sanskrit. The Yellow Sapphire healing properties are appreciated worldwide. The metaphysical properties make this auspicious gemstone a stone of wisdom, knowledge, power, good fortune, creative ideas, putting the plan into action, releasing fear and procrastination. This lovely Yellow/Golden colour gemstone makes attractive jewellery, which makes it a pet stone of Jewellers all over the world.

It holds high esteem in Vedic Astrology as one of the most auspicious stones among the Navratnas (the nine important gems in Astrology) and is ruled by the expansive planet Jupiter. This precious stone has noteworthy benefits in astrology. The glowing Yellow Sapphire stone is a popular stone all over the world as it ushers in prosperity, wealth and new sources of income.