Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Yellow, Brown
Specific Gravity
2.50
-9999
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
None
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
-9999
Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
-
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.540-1.550
1.72-1.75
Crystal System
tetragonal
Isometric
Birefringence
0.004-0.008
-9999
Psychology
Optimism
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Empowerment