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Facts about Apophyllite and Variscite


Variscite Vs Apophyllite Facts


Astrology

Origin
India, Canada, Brazil   
Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Spain, Brazil   

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   
Green, Blue, Colorless   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Virgo   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Projective   

Deities
Not Available   
Past Life Recall   

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   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on (001)   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Waxy   

Pleochroism
Dichroic (colorless)   
MissingWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.543   
1.560-1.594   

Optic Character
Uniaxial/-   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.000-0.003   
0.031   

Clarity
Transparent   
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 Variscite Specifications

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

Apophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Variscite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Variscite, which is classic Green, Blue, Colorless colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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