Taaffeite Information

Taaffeite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Tanzania, Sri Lanka, China

1.2 Color

Colorless

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

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1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

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1.7.2 Ring Metal

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1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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2.2 Solubility

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2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.60-3.61

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

2.6 Cleavage

Imperfect/fair/absent

2.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Weak

3.3 Dispersion

0.02

Rank: 18 (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.70-1.73

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.055

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Color grading system

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Colorless Gems

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

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

Origin: Primarily obtained in China, Sri Lanka and Tanzania.
Color: Common colors observed are Colorless.
Chemical Formula: Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references.

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