Astrophyllite

Almandine

Facts about Astrophyllite and Almandine

Astrophyllite

Almandine

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Canada, Russia

Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA

1.2 Color

Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow

Red, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black

1.3 Streak

Brown, White, Brown, White

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.43.95-4.30

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

none

2.7 Mohs Hardness

37-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Pearly

Greasy, Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow

None

3.3 Dispersion

NA0.03

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.678-1.7581.770-1.820

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

cubic

3.8 Birefringence

0.050Not Available

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Astrophyllite Vs Almandine Specifications

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

Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Almandine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.