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Facts about Anhydrite and Purpurite


Purpurite Vs Anhydrite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Mexico   
Southern and central Africa   

Color
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, rose, Brown, gray, Colorless, White, Violet, gray, Colorless, White, Violet, gray   
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish   

Streak
White   
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
Not Available   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.   
[100] [001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly, Greasy   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
For violet varieties   
StrongArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
0.01   
27
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.570-1.614   
1.85-1.92   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.042-0.044   
0.070   

Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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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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Anhydrite Vs Purpurite Specifications

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

Anhydrite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Purpurite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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