Physical Features
| Chemical | Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Color | Green, gray-green, reddish-brown, black |
| Crystal Habit | Fibrous |
| Crystal System | Monoclinic |
| Cleavage | None |
| Fracture | Splintery |
| Hardness | 6 - 6.5 Mohs scale |
| Luster | Waxy, vitreous |
| Transparency | Translucent, Opaque |
| Specific gravity | 2.90 - 3.10 |
| Refractive index | 1.600 - 1.627 |
| Birefringence | Usually not detectable |
Tremolite was named by Johann Georg Albrecht Hpfner in the year 1789 after the Tremola Valley of Switzerland from where the material came. The most common color of tremolite is white but the colors may be green, brown, lavender or pink. Colorful tremolites are much popular in other names like actinolite, hexagonite, cats eye and Tanzanian green crystals in the gemstone industry. This gemstone is popular for its powerful positive energy which resonates with high vibration. In the gem society, the highest value is given to strong cats eyes, hexogonite and chrome tremolite. This small tremolite crystal is a very rare mineral and the largest ones can make up to 5-10 carats in gemstone cutting. A karat of the cut gem will cost around 5 to 10 USD.
Its uses and purposes
Wearing a tremolite will reveal new pathways to the brain leading one to access the morphic field of knowledge.
Using tremolite will relieve all the stress and anxiety one is experiencing for a time being.
If you want a total freedom from negative energies you must consider using this precious gem stone.
Wearing a tremolite or keeping it in your home and work place will make peace, harmony, and clarity flow to your life.
Nephrite, a variety of tremolite is known to bring rains in drought areas. So in any drought related ritual keeping a tremolite is always suggested.
The gemstone will make your partner more loveable and passionate.
It is good for solving health related problems involving eye, kidney, bladder and body fluids.
If your children is too shy and unable to make friends present him or her with a tremolite to wear. It will attract friendship.
It will trigger the wearers intuitive and promote his spiritual power.
This precious stone will help one to revive from emotional wounds in a faster rate.
Tremolite, especially the cats eye variety helps to increase the creativity of a person.
Tremolite in Astrology
Ruling planetMercury
Zodiac signsGemini and Virgo
ChakraHeart
Day to wearWednesday
FingerLittle finger
MetalGold or silver
Tremolite is a member of the amphibole group; its gem varieties include green chrome tremolite.
In Vedic astrology, Tremolite is linked with Mercury, the planet of intelligence, speech, learning, trade and communication. The main gem of Mercury is Emerald (Panna); Tremolite is a gentler, more affordable stone that people choose to support the same planet.
Benefits of Wearing Tremolite
- Supports calm and clarity
- Encourages harmony
- Gentle energy
- Strengthens the positive results of Mercury: intelligence, speech, learning, trade and communication
Crystal and gemstone benefits are traditional beliefs and are not a substitute for medical or professional advice.
How to Wear Tremolite
- Weight: there is no strict rule; a stone of 5 to 7 carats in a ring, or any comfortable size in a pendant or bracelet, is common.
- Metal and finger: set it in gold or silver and wear it on the little finger of your working hand.
- Day and time: wear it for the first time on a Wednesday, in the morning, preferably during the Shukla Paksha (waxing Moon).
- Purify: dip the ring or pendant in raw milk mixed with Ganga jal (or clean water) for a few minutes, then rinse it.
- Energise: light a lamp, face east and chant the Mercury mantra 108 times: Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah.
Who Should Wear Tremolite?
- People whose Moon sign or Ascendant is Gemini and Virgo, ruled by Mercury.
- Anyone running the Mercury Mahadasha or Antardasha, when Mercury is a helpful planet in the chart.
- People who want more of Mercury's qualities: intelligence, speech, learning, trade and communication.
Use care when combining stones: stones of Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu work well together, but are usually not combined with stones of the Sun, Moon or Mars.
Care and Cleaning
Tremolite has medium hardness (about 6 on the Mohs scale). It is fine for rings worn with care. Clean it with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft brush, and take it off for heavy work, cleaning and swimming. Many people also re-energise their stone once a month by placing it in moonlight or chanting the planet's mantra.
Tips for Buying Tremolite
- Choose a natural, untreated stone; heated, dyed, glass-filled or synthetic stones are not considered astrologically effective.
- Ask for a lab certificate from a recognised gem laboratory.
- Good colour, clarity and a clean cut matter more than size.
- Buy from a trusted seller who explains the origin and any treatment of the stone.
Common Questions
Can I wear Tremolite without a horoscope check?
Tremolite is a gentle stone and is generally safe to wear. For the best results, check that Mercury is a helpful planet in your horoscope.
Which finger should I wear Tremolite on?
Traditionally on the little finger, set in gold or silver, first worn on a Wednesday.
How long does Tremolite take to show results?
Many people notice a difference within a few weeks, though astrologers say the full effect builds over a few months of regular wear.