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Smithsonite Facts



Astrology

Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa

Color
Brown, Green, White, gray, Blue, Yellow

Streak
White

For which Rashi?
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Planet
-

Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?

Finger
-

Ring Metal
-

Deities
-

Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone

Planetary
-

Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle

Solubility
-

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism
-

Dispersion
0.01 58

Transparency
Translucent

Refractive Index
1.620-1.850

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
Trigonal

Birefringence
0.223-0.227

Clarity
Translucent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
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Digestive
-

Psychology
Emotional Healing

Healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated
Harmony

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Smithsonite Effects

Smithsonites are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Smithsonite is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Smithsonite effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Smithsonite Benefits can be reaped, when Smithsonite stone is worn daily . Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of 's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

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Smithsonite Specifications

Smithsonite Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Smithsonite, we provide you with a few prominent Smithsonite facts.

The gem is commonly found in USA and Southern and central Africa.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Smithsonite. It is mainly composed of ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references.

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