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Variscite
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Variscite Information

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Astrology

Origin

Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany

Color

Green, Blue, Colorless

Streak

White

For which Rashi?

Virgo

Planet

-

Element of Planets

Earth

Energy

-

How to Wear?

Finger

-

Ring Metal

-

Deities

-

Not to wear with

-

Powers

-

Birthstone

Planetary

-

Talisman

-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-

Solubility

-

Durability

-

Specific Gravity

2.42-2.58
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

[010] perfect

Mohs Hardness

4-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Waxy

Pleochroism

-

Dispersion

0.01
Rank: 58 (Overall)
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.

Refractive Index

1.560-1.594
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.031
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

-

Cardiovascular

Supports heart health

Respiratory

Good

Reproductive

-

Digestive

-

Psychology

Harmony

Healing

Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Harmony

Variscite 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, Variscite 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, Variscite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

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

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Australia, Spain, Brazil and Germany.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Green, Blue, Colorless.
  • Chemical Formula: AlPO4 · 2(H2O).