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Facts about Afghanite and Achroite


Achroite Vs Afghanite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Afghanistan, Italy   
Afghanistan, Sri Lanka   

Color
Blue, Blue, Colorless, Blue, Colorless   
Colorless, Blue   

Streak
White   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
2.90-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Transparent, Gemstones (2009)   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.523   
1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.006   
0.014-0.040   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Afghanite Vs Achroite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Afghanite Vs Achroite specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Afghanite and Achroite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Afghanite and Achroite, before you finalize to buy one.

Afghanite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Achroite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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