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Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal

Anthophyllite
Anthophyllite



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Anthophyllite

Astrology

Origin

Australia
Southern and central Africa

Color

White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish

Streak

-
gray

For which Rashi?

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-

Planet

-
-

Element of Planets

-
-

Energy

-
-

How to Wear?

Finger

-
-

Ring Metal

-
-

Deities

-
-

Not to wear with

-
-

Powers

-
-

Birthstone

Planetary

-
-

Talisman

-
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.98-2.252.9-3.5
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

5-6.55.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.370-1.4701.603-1.690
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Biaxial/+

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

-
Enhances brain function

Cardiovascular

Supports heart health
Supports heart health

Respiratory

Good
Good

Reproductive

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-

Digestive

-
-

Psychology

Creativity
Peace

Healing

Emotional healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Creativity
Self-discovery