Facts about Afghanite and Lapis lazuli
Origin
Afghanistan, Italy
  
Afghanistan
  
Color
Blue, Blue, Colorless, Blue, Colorless
  
Violet, Blue, White
  
Streak
White
  
Blue
  
For which Rashi?
Not Available
  
Sagittarius
  
Planet
Not Available
  
Venus
  
Element of Planets
Not Available
  
Water
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Not Available
  
Receptive
  
Deities
Not Available
  
Venus
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Powers
Not Available
  
Protection, Courage
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Talisman
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
  
2.50-3.00
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
  
3,6
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous, Greasy
  
Pleochroism
Not Available
  
AbsentWalter Schumann
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
None
  
Transparency
Transparent, Gemstones (2009)
  
Opaque
  
Refractive Index
1.523
  
1.500-1.670
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Trigonal
  
Trigonal
  
Birefringence
0.006
  
Not Available
  
Clarity
Transparent
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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
  
Afghanite Vs Lapis lazuli Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Afghanite Vs Lapis lazuli 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 Lapis lazuli Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Afghanite and Lapis lazuli, before you finalize to buy one.
Afghanite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Lapis lazuli, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Lapis lazuli, which is classic Violet, Blue, White colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.