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Forsterite Facts



Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa

Color
Colorless, Green, Yellow, White

Streak
White

For which Rashi?
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Planet
-

Element of Planets
-

Energy
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How to Wear?

Finger

Ring Metal
-

Deities
-

Not to wear with
-

Powers
-

Birthstone

Planetary
-

Talisman
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-

Solubility
-

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26

Fracture
Conchoidal

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous

Pleochroism
colorless.

Dispersion
0.02 53

Transparency
Transparent

Refractive Index
1.635-1.671

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
Orthorhombic

Birefringence
0.033-0.042

Clarity
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
-

Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
Supports healthy digestion

Digestive
-

Psychology
Peace

Healing
Physical healing

Qualities Associated
Peace

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Forsterite Effects

Forsterites are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Forsterite is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Forsterite effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Forsterite Benefits can be reaped, when Forsterite stone is worn daily . Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of 's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

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Forsterite Specifications

Forsterite Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Forsterite, we provide you with a few prominent Forsterite facts.

The gem is commonly found in Southern and central Africa.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Forsterite. It is mainly composed of Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006).

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