Schorl Information

Schorl

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

India, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar

1.2 Color

Black, Brownish, Greenish

1.3 Streak

Brown

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

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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

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.22

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

2.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Very strong: yellow-brown pale yellow

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.635-1.672

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Not Available

3.8 Birefringence

0.025

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

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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

Black Gemstones

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

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

Origin: Primarily obtained in India, Madagascar and Southern and central Africa.
Color: Common colors observed are Black, Brownish, Greenish.
Chemical Formula: Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012).

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