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Facts about Anthophyllite and Scolecite


Scolecite Vs Anthophyllite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa   
Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Switzerland   

Color
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish   
Colorless, Brownish, White   

Streak
gray   
White   

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
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5   
2.20-2.23   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous   

Pleochroism
When Fe-rich   
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.603-1.690   
1.512-1.523   

Optic Character
Biaxial/+   
Not Available   

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

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.011   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

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   

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Anthophyllite Vs Scolecite Specifications

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

Anthophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Scolecite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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