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Facts about Antigorite and Forsterite


Forsterite Vs Antigorite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Italy   
Southern and central Africa   

Color
Green, Green, gray, Brown, Black   
Colorless, Green, Yellow, White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, White   

Streak
Greenish, White, Greenish, White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
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Not Available   

Element of Planets
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Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Not Available   

Ring Metal
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Not Available   

Energy
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Not Available   

Deities
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Not to wear with
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Not Available   

Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
3.23-3.26   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Good   
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
pale greenish yellow.   
colorless.   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.575   
1.635-1.671   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.033-0.042   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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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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Antigorite Vs Forsterite Specifications

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

Antigorite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Forsterite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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