Afghanite Information

Afghanite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Afghanistan, Italy

1.2 Color

Blue, Blue, Colorless, Blue, Colorless

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.65

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect {10 1 0}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Gemstones (2009)

3.5 Refractive Index

1.523

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.006

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Blue Gemstones

Afghanite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Afghanite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Afghanite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Afghanite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Afghanite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Afghanite details and interesting facts are provided here.

Origin: Primarily obtained in Afghanistan and Italy.
Color: Common colors observed are Blue, Blue, Colorless, Blue, Colorless.
Chemical Formula: (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009).

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