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Forsterite
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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

Colorless, Green, Yellow, White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, White

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

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1.5 Planet

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1.6 Element of Planets

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1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

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1.7.2 Ring Metal

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1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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2.2 Solubility

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2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.23-3.26
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1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7
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2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.635-1.671
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1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.033-0.042
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0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Forsterite 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, Forsterite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Forsterite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Forsterite 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 Forsterite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Forsterite details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Southern and central Africa.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Colorless, Green, Yellow, White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, White.
  • Chemical Formula: Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006).