Sillimanite Information

Sillimanite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

USA, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Australia, Italy, Brazil

1.2 Color

Blue, Green, Brownish, Greenish, Colorless, gray

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

Tough

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.26

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Splintery

2.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Subadamantine, Silky

3.2 Pleochroism

Colourless to pale brown to yellow

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.653-1.685

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.020-0.022

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

Blue Gemstones

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

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

Origin: Primarily obtained in Australia, Brazil, Burma, India, Italy, Madagascar, Sri Lanka and USA.
Color: Common colors observed are Blue, Green, Brownish, Greenish, Colorless, gray.
Chemical Formula: Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006).

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