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Facts about Apophyllite and Moissanite


Moissanite Vs Apophyllite Facts


Astrology

Origin
India, Canada, Brazil   
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   
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, Green, Yellow   

Streak
White   
Greenish, gray   

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
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Not Available   

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
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on (001)   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Dichroic (colorless)   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.10   
5

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.543   
2.648-2.691   

Optic Character
Uniaxial/-   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
6H polytype   

Birefringence
0.000-0.003   
0.043   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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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Apophyllite Vs Moissanite Specifications

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

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

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