Almandine

Galena

Facts about Almandine and Galena

Almandine

Galena

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

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

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1.2 Color

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

Grey, gray

1.3 Streak

White

Grey, Black

1.4 For which Rashi?

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1.5 Planet

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1.6 Element of Planets

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1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

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1.7.2 Ring Metal

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1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

2.2 Solubility

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2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.306.23

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

2.6 Cleavage

none

Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-2.75

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

PbS

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Vitreous

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3.2 Pleochroism

None

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3.3 Dispersion

0.03NA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Not Available

3.5 Refractive Index

1.770-1.820Not Available

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

cubic

3.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Almandine Vs Galena Specifications

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

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