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Anhydrite
Anhydrite

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Facts about Anhydrite and Anthophyllite

Astrology

Origin

Mexico
Southern and central Africa

Color

Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish

Streak

White
gray

For which Rashi?

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-

Planet

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-

Element of Planets

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-

Energy

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-

How to Wear?

Finger

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-

Ring Metal

-
-

Deities

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Not to wear with

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Powers

-
-

Birthstone

Planetary

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Talisman

-
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.90-2.982.9-3.5
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

3.55.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

For violet varieties
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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.570-1.6141.603-1.690
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
Biaxial/+

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma

Birefringence

0.042-0.044-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances brain function

Cardiovascular

Supports heart health
Supports heart health

Respiratory

Good
Good

Reproductive

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Digestive

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Psychology

Calmness
Peace

Healing

Emotional healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Acceptance
Self-discovery

Anhydrite Vs Anthophyllite Specifications

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

Anhydrite is known to regulate the influence of planet.Anhydrite, that occurs commonly in Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray color, possesses energy.Anthophyllite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of planet. Anthophyllite, which is classic Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish colored gem, possesses energy.