Anorthite Information

Anorthite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Not Available, Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, White, Red, Reddish

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

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.77

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.575-1.588

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.012-0.013

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Red Gemstones

Bloodstone Heliotrope

Blue John

Anorthite 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, Anorthite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Anorthite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Anorthite 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 Anorthite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Anorthite details and interesting facts are provided here.

Origin: Primarily obtained in Not Available and Southern and central Africa.
Color: Common colors observed are White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, White, Red, Reddish.
Chemical Formula: CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006).

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