Origin
Sri Lanka, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
2.51-2.63
Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
-
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Refractive Index
1.757-1.780
1.530-1.575
Birefringence
0.007-0.010
-9999
Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Psychology
Intuition
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Creativity
Compassion