Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Grey, White
Brown, Black
Streak
White
-
For which Rashi?
-
Cancer, Leo
Planet
-
Mars, Saturn
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Physical Properties
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02-9999
1
7.18
👆🏻
Fracture
Uneven
-
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
2-2.53.5-7
2
10
👆🏻
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaO, SiO2
Optical Properties
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
-
Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
-
Dispersion
0.02-
0.005
1
👆🏻
Transparency
Transparent
-
Refractive Index
1.571-1.597-9999
1
3.25
👆🏻
Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
-
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
👆🏻
Clarity
Transparent
-
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
-
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Connection to Earth
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Strength