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Locality: India
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Color: Scolecite typically occurs in colorless, white, or creamy tones. However, it can also exhibit pale shades of pink, yellow, or green due to impurities.
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Hardness: Scolecite has a relatively low hardness compared to many other minerals. On the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, it typically ranks around 5 to 5.5. This means it's relatively soft and can be scratched by harder materials.
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Clarity: Scolecite is often transparent to translucent, allowing light to pass through it to varying degrees. However, it can also occur in opaque forms depending on its crystalline structure and impurities.
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Luster: The luster of scolecite is typically vitreous, meaning it has a glassy or shiny appearance when polished or in its natural crystal form.
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Density: The density of scolecite varies depending on its composition and any included impurities, but it generally ranges between 2.2 to 2.4 g/cm³.
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Metaphysical Properties: Scolecite is thought to aid in emotional healing, particularly in releasing negative emotions and promoting feelings of love and compassion. Many believe that scolecite can facilitate communication with higher spiritual realms, guides, and angels.
Photos have not been edited or altered, just taken in different daylight conditions to show the variation in color. Pieces are held in hand to help with scale and does not necessarily represent 1 pound. Specific pieces photographed may no longer be available.