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Astrophyllite
Astrophyllite

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Clinozoisite



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Astrophyllite Vs Clinozoisite

Astrology

Origin

Canada, Russia
Southern and central Africa

Color

Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Colorless, Greenish, Green, gray, Yellow

Streak

Brown, White
White

For which Rashi?

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-

Planet

-
-

Element of Planets

-
-

Energy

-
-

How to Wear?

Finger

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-

Ring Metal

-
-

Deities

-
-

Not to wear with

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Powers

-
-

Birthstone

Planetary

-
-

Talisman

-
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.2-3.43.21-3.38
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Perfect on {001}

Mohs Hardness

36-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
StrongArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.120.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.678-1.7581.670-1.734
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0500.006-0.011
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular

Supports heart health
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Respiratory

Excellent
Good

Reproductive

-
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Digestive

-
-

Psychology

Self-Reflection
Empathy

Healing

Spiritual healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Self-Reflection
Empathy

Astrophyllite Vs Clinozoisite Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Astrophyllite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Astrophyllite Vs Clinozoisite 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 Astrophyllite is Uneven. Clinozoisite fracture is Irregular/uneven and Uneven.

Astrophyllite Vs Clinozoisite Luster

A primary knowledge about Astrophyllite vs Clinozoisite 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. Astrophyllite exhibits Greasy and Pearly luster. Clinozoisite, on other hand, exhibits Vitreous luster.