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Facts about Astrophyllite and Alexandrite


Alexandrite Vs Astrophyllite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Canada, Russia   
Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Color: color change, from bluish green (daylight) to purple, red or brown (incandescent light), Hardness: 8, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O4, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma   

Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow   
Green   

Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Scorpio   

Planet
Not Available   
Venus   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Projective, Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
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Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Not Available   
Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
3   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
1.678-1.758   
1.739-1.770   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.050   
0.007-0.010   

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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Astrophyllite Vs Alexandrite Specifications

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

Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Alexandrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Alexandrite, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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