Anthophyllite Information

Anthophyllite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Not Available, Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish

1.3 Streak

gray

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

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.5

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

When Fe-rich

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.603-1.690

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Biaxial/+

3.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma

3.8 Birefringence

Not Available

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

Brown Gemstones

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

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

Origin: Primarily obtained in Not Available and Southern and central Africa.
Color: Common colors observed are Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish.
Chemical Formula: (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001).

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