Origin
Canada, Russia
Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Color: green, greenish yellow, blue, violet, Hardness: 5, Refractive index: 1.60 1.67, Density: 3.17 3.35, Chemical composition: Phosphate composition, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, brown, green, Yellow, violet, brown, green, Yellow, violet
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow
Yellow, Green, Blue, Blue, Green, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, Green, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, Violet, pink, Brown
Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Projective
Deities
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Jupiter/Neptune
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
3.16-3.23
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Blue stones – strong
Transparency
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Refractive Index
1.678-1.758
1.628-1.651
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.050
0.002-0.008
Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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 Apatite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Astrophyllite Vs Apatite 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 Apatite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Astrophyllite and Apatite, before you finalize to buy one.
Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Apatite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mercury planet. Apatite, which is classic Yellow, Green, Blue, Blue, Green, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, Green, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, Violet, pink, Brown colored gem, possesses Projective energy.