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Facts about Afghanite and Cuprite


Cuprite Vs Afghanite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Afghanistan, Italy   
Southern and central Africa   

Color
Blue, Blue, Colorless, Blue, Colorless   
Red, Brown, Red, Red, Black   

Streak
White   
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red   

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
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Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Not Available   

Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
5.85-6.15   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}   
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
visible   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Gemstones (2009)   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

Refractive Index
1.523   
2.849   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
cubic   

Birefringence
0.006   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Afghanite Vs Cuprite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Afghanite Vs Cuprite 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 Cuprite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Afghanite and Cuprite, before you finalize to buy one.

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

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