Origin
Canada, Australia
Southern and central Africa
Specific Gravity
3.71
1.98-2.50
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
None
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.830
1.37-1.52
Crystal System
Trigonal
-
Birefringence
0.220
-9999
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports heart health
Psychology
Positivity
Emotional Healing
Healing
-
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Optimism