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Cordierite
Cordierite




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Cordierite Information

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Astrology

Origin

Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania

Color

Blue, Violet, Greenish, Brown, Colorless, Yellow, gray

Streak

White

For which Rashi?

-

Planet

-

Element of Planets

-

Energy

-

How to Wear?

Finger

-

Ring Metal

-

Deities

-

Not to wear with

-

Powers

-

Birthstone

Planetary

-

Talisman

-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

-

Durability

-

Specific Gravity

2.57-2.66
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy, Vitreous

Pleochroism

X = pale yellow

Dispersion

0.01
Rank: 58 (Overall)
0.005 1
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Transparency

-

Refractive Index

-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Supports healthy digestion

Cardiovascular

-

Respiratory

Good

Reproductive

-

Digestive

-

Psychology

Intuition

Healing

Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Psychic Abilities

Cordierite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Cordierite Benefits have been well identified and tested. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Emotional healing. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Cordierite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Cordierite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Cordierite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Cordierite details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka and Tanzania.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Blue, Violet, Greenish, Brown, Colorless, Yellow, gray.
  • Chemical Formula: Mg2Al4Si5O18.