Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, orange, Red
Green, Brown
Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433
2.39-4.00
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
None
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2
Pleochroism
In thick sections
-
Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.690-1.705
1.48-1.70
Birefringence
-9999
-9999
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Reproductive
-
Supports healthy digestion
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Healing
Physical healing
-
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Transformation