Pollucite Information

Pollucite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

Grey, White, Colorless, gray, Pale pink, Blue

1.3 Streak

White

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

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in HF

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.94

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

None observed

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Greasy

3.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

3.3 Dispersion

0.01

Rank: 26 (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.517-1.525

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Isometric

3.8 Birefringence

Not Available

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

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

White Gemstones

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

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

Origin: Primarily obtained in Afghanistan and Southern and central Africa.
Color: Common colors observed are Grey, White, Colorless, gray, Pale pink, Blue.
Chemical Formula: (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references.

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