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Afghanite Facts



Astrology

Origin
Afghanistan, Italy

Color
Blue, Colorless

Streak
White

For which Rashi?
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Planet
-

Element of Planets
-

Energy
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How to Wear?

Finger
-

Ring Metal
-

Deities
-

Not to wear with
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Powers
-

Birthstone

Planetary
-

Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
-

Solubility
-

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65

Fracture
Conchoidal

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous

Pleochroism
-

Dispersion
0.02 54

Transparency
Transparent

Refractive Index
1.523

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
Trigonal

Birefringence
0.006

Clarity
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular
Supports heart health

Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
-

Digestive
-

Psychology
Harmony

Healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated
Communication

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Afghanite Effects

Afghanites are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Afghanite is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Afghanite effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Afghanite Benefits can be reaped, when Afghanite stone is worn daily . Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of 's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

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Afghanite Specifications

Afghanite Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Afghanite, we provide you with a few prominent Afghanite facts.

The gem is commonly found in Afghanistan and Italy.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Afghanite. It is mainly composed of (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009).

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