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Facts about Antigorite and Zoisite


Zoisite Vs Antigorite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Italy   
Pakistan, Tanzania   

Color
Green, Green, gray, Brown, Black   
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red   

Streak
Greenish, White, Greenish, White   
White, Colorless   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
3.20-3.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
pale greenish yellow.   
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
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Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.575   
1.685-1.707   

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

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.006-0.018   

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 Zoisite Specifications

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

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

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