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Spodumene
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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Canada

1.2 Color

Green, White

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

insoluble

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.21
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1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7
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2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Strong in kunzite: α-purple

3.3 Dispersion

0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.657-1.681
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1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.018
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0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Gems

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

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

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

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Madagascar and Pakistan.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Green, White.
  • Chemical Formula: LiAlSi2O6.