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Amblygonite
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Amblygonite Vs Sphalerite

Astrology

Origin

Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Mexico, USA, Spain

Color

Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red, Black

Streak

White
Brownish, White

For which Rashi?

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Planet

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Element of Planets

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Energy

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How to Wear?

Finger

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Ring Metal

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Deities

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Not to wear with

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Powers

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Birthstone

Planetary

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Talisman

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.103.95-4.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

63.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine

Pleochroism

weak to none
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Dispersion

0.010.16
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.578-1.6462.368-2.371
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
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Crystal System

Triclinic
Isometric

Birefringence

0.020-0.030-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular

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Respiratory

Excellent
Good

Reproductive

Supports reproductive health
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Digestive

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Psychology

Peace
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Healing

Emotional healing
Physical healing

Qualities Associated

Peace
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Amblygonite Vs Sphalerite Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Amblygonite and Sphalerite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Amblygonite Vs Sphalerite fracture. Whenever a gemstone chip breaks, it leaves a characteristic line along its breakage. Such lines are known as fracture and are used to identify the gemstones in their initial stages of production when they are in the form of rough minerals. Fracture is usually described with the terms “fibrous” and “splintery” to denote a fracture that usually leaves elongated and sharp edges. Fracture observed in Amblygonite is Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven and Conchoidal. Sphalerite fracture is Uneven.

Amblygonite Vs Sphalerite Luster

A primary knowledge about Amblygonite vs Sphalerite luster is useful in apparent identifications of these gemstones. Luster is the measure of light that gets reflected when incident on a finished cut gemstone. There are two major types of lusters: Silky and Adamantine. Since luster varies between two crystals of even the same gemstone, luster is limited to basic identification criteria. Amblygonite exhibits Vitreous and Pearly luster. Sphalerite, on other hand, exhibits Adamantine luster.