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Gemstone of the Day for June 14th is Raspite

Gemstone of the Day

Raspite
 

Named for Charles Rasp (1846-1907), German-Australian prospector, discoverer
of the Broken Hill ore deposit.


Hardness: 2.5 – 3                
Specific Gravity: 8.4                         
Chemistry: PbWO4
Class: Anhydrous Molybdates and Tungstates (Sheelite group)                 Crystallography: Monoclinic – Prismatic                    
Cleavage: perfect               
Fracture: conchoidal                    
Streak: yellow white                    
Luster: Adamantine


Healing: Raspite is used to heal sprains and strains and to ease pain from bruises.

Magical Workings: Raspite is used for inner reflection and to discourage dishonesty within oneself. Raspite is assocaited with the astrological sign of Capricorn and vibrates to the number 7.

Chakra Applications: No known applications.

Foot Notes: Raspite is a rare secondary mineral occurring in the oxidized zones of tungsten-bearing hydrothermal base metal deposits. It was discovered in 1897 CE at Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia.
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Author: Crick