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Smithsonite
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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

USA, Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

Brown, Green, White, gray, Blue, Yellow

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

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.65
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

AbsentWalter Schumann

3.3 Dispersion

0.01
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.620-1.850
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.223-0.227
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

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

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

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

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Southern and central Africa and USA.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Brown, Green, White, gray, Blue, Yellow.
  • Chemical Formula: ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references.