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Facts about Apophyllite and Sunstone


Sunstone Vs Apophyllite Facts


Astrology

Origin
India, Canada, Brazil   
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway   

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   
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green   

Streak
White   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Leo   

Planet
Not Available   
Sun   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Projective   

Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Protection   

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   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on (001)   
001   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6   

Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Dichroic (colorless)   
Weak or absentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.543   
1.53-1.55   

Optic Character
Uniaxial/-   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.000-0.003   
0.007-0.010   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent to translucent   

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 Sunstone Specifications

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

Apophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Sunstone, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Sunstone, which is classic Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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