Almandine

Afghanite

Facts about Almandine and Afghanite

Almandine

Afghanite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA

Afghanistan, Italy

1.2 Color

Red, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black

Blue, Blue, Colorless, Blue, Colorless

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.302.55-2.65

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

none

Perfect {10 1 0}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Vitreous

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

None

Not Available

3.3 Dispersion

0.03NA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Transparent, Gemstones (2009)

3.5 Refractive Index

1.770-1.8201.523

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

cubic

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.006

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Almandine Vs Afghanite Specifications

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

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