Origin
Italy
  
Southern and central Africa
  
Color
Green, Green, gray, Brown, Black
  
Blue, Colorless, White
  
Streak
Greenish, White, Greenish, White
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Not Available
  
Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
  
Planet
Not Available
  
Moon
  
Element of Planets
Not Available
  
Earth
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Deities
Not Available
  
Quan Yin
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
Not Available
  
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Tenacity
Not Available
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
  
2.45-2.58
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{001} Good
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
pale greenish yellow.
  
NilArthur Thomas
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Refractive Index
1.530-1.575
  
1.583-1.608
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
  
monoclinic
  
Birefringence
Not Available
  
0.019
  
Clarity
Translucent
  
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
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 Howlite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Antigorite Vs Howlite 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 Howlite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Antigorite and Howlite, before you finalize to buy one.
Antigorite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Howlite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet.