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Semi Precious Stone Hemimorphite

The Hemimorphite stone is a zinc silicate mineral and considered to be the component of calamine. The gemstone is also called as "Buddha stone", since it infuse the sense of peace in wearer and alleviates anger and selfishness. The stone is also capable of assisting blood circulation and balancing the hormones. The name of the stone is derived from Greek words "hemi" and "morph", which means "half-shape".

Occurrence of the stone:
The hemimorphite commonly occurs as a result of oxidation of the upper parts of lead and zinc ores. It is also found underneath metamorphic rocks and igneous rocks.

The fabulous physical features of the gemstone:
The stone is available in wide range of colors that include white, blue, greenish yellow etc. It has a pyramidal crystal system with perfect cleavage. The vitreous luster stone must be handled with great care, owing to its brittle tenacity. It is soluble in acids. The diaphaneity of the stone varies from transparent to translucent. Due to its biaxial optical properties, it has perfect refraction with accurate refractive index. The stone exhibits strong green fluorescence, when exposing to UV light of shorter wavelength and light pink fluorescence with UV light of longer wavelength. It is not subjected to any artificial treatments. The refractive index of the stone varies from 1.614 to 1.636. The unique pyroelectric and piezoelectric properties makes the gemstone distinct.

Historical Facts of Hemimorphite

Refractive Index: 1.612 - 1.633

Chemical Composition: Zn4Si2O7(OH)2.H2O

Hardness: 4.5 - 5

Density: 3.44

Crystal Group: Orthorhombic

Luster: Vitreous, Silky

Ocurrence: U.S.A, China, Mexico, England, Zambia

Color: White, Blue, Greenish

Healing properties:
The stone let more light to enter into your auric field, in order to improve your ascension and spiritual growth. Being related with throat chakra, it also aids communication skills. The magical stone is also capable of enhancing your psychic powers, which in turn elevates your medium ship and channeling powers.

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