Properties
Mineral group: Pollucite
Chemistry: (Cs,Na)(AlSi2O6) · 0.5H2O
Color: Colourless White, Grey, Bluish, Violet
Crystal system: Isometric
Mohs Scale hardness: 6,5-7
Refractive index: 1.517-1,525
Birefringence: -
Specific gravity: 2.86-2,94
Information
Possibilities for Confusion
Can be confused with Petalite, Danburite and other White/colourless gemstones or varities of gemstones.
Instruments for ID
Good to use polariscope to separate from glass and topaz.
Deposits
Afganistan, Italy and USA. Normaly found in pegmatites with other Litium minerals like Petalite, spodumene (Kunzite, Hiddenite) and tourmalines can be metioned.
Miscellaneous
Very rare as gemstone and very near associated with Petalite. Pollucite is named after Pollux, twin brother of Castor in classical mythology, in allusion to its ultimate association with the mineral "castorite", now renamed as
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Pollucite in Healing (Source: ChatGPT)
Pollucite is a rare and high-vibration stone that is often associated with purity, clarity, and spiritual expansion. It is valued for its energies that strengthen higher consciousness and the ability to process subtle spiritual insights. The stone is also known for its calming and purifying effect on both body and mind.
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