Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
  
Brazil, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India, Burma
  
Color
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish
  
Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey
  
Streak
gray
  
Not Available
  
For which Rashi?
Not Available
  
Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus
  
Planet
Not Available
  
Jupiter
  
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
  
Goddess
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Powers
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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
2.9-3.5
  
2.6-2.7
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
When Fe-rich
  
Not Available
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Transparency
Transparent
  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.603-1.690
  
1.52-1.56
  
Optic Character
Biaxial/+
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
  
Orthorhombic
  
Birefringence
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Clarity
Transparent
  
Transparent to translucent
  
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
  
Anthophyllite Vs Iolite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Anthophyllite Vs Iolite 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 Anthophyllite and Iolite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Anthophyllite and Iolite, before you finalize to buy one.
Anthophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Iolite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter planet. Iolite, which is classic Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.