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Facts about Apophyllite and Foitite


Foitite Vs Apophyllite Facts


Astrology

Origin
India, Canada, Brazil   
Not Available, Southern and central Africa   

Color
Colorless, Reddish, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Green, Brown, Yellow, pink, Violet, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet   
Violet, Black   

Streak
White   
gray, White, 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   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50   
3.17   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on (001)   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
7   

Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Dichroic (colorless)   
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.543   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Uniaxial/-   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m   

Birefringence
0.000-0.003   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentAnthony et al   

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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Apophyllite Vs Foitite Specifications

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

Apophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Foitite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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