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Steatite
Steatite




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Steatite Information

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Astrology

Origin

Southern and central Africa

Color

Greenish

Streak

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For which Rashi?

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Planet

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Element of Planets

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Energy

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How to Wear?

Finger

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Ring Metal

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Deities

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Not to wear with

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Powers

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Birthstone

Planetary

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Talisman

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

-

Durability

-

Specific Gravity

2.20-2.80
1 7.18
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Fracture

-

Cleavage

Perfect

Mohs Hardness

-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Optical Properties

Luster

-

Pleochroism

-

Dispersion

0.01
Rank: 60 (Overall)
0.005 1
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Transparency

-

Refractive Index

1.539-1.596
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-

Crystal System

-

Birefringence

0.046-0.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

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Cardiovascular

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Respiratory

Good

Reproductive

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Digestive

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Psychology

Peace

Healing

Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Emotional Healing

Steatite 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, Steatite Benefits have been well identified and tested. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Emotional healing. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Steatite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

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

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Southern and central Africa.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Greenish.
  • Chemical Formula: Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012).