Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa, China, India, Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Yellow
Yellow
For which Rashi?
Gemini
-
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62
3.70-4.10
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Subadamantine
Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.560-1.571
1.855-1.895
Crystal System
monoclinic
-
Birefringence
0.008-0.014
-9999
Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Happiness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Manifestation