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Gahnite
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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Australia

1.2 Color

Blue, Green, Greenish, Black

1.3 Streak

Grey, gray

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.62
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

2.6 Cleavage

Indistinct parting on [111]

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

3.3 Dispersion

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

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.790-1.818
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

cubic

3.8 Birefringence

Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

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

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

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Australia.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Blue, Green, Greenish, Black.
  • Chemical Formula: ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006).