Origin
Australia, Southern and central Africa, France
Ethiopia
Color
Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue
For which Rashi?
Libra
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Element of Planets
Earth
Earth, Air, Water
Powers
-
Astral Projection, Psychicism
Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
Solubility
-
hot salt water
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
1.98-2.25
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
SiO2 · nH2O
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.611-1.673
1.37-1.52
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.021-0.033
-9999
Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Psychology
Harmony
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Creativity