Facts about Astrophyllite and Californite
Astrology
Origin
Canada, Russia
USA
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow
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Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
3.32-3.47
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
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Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
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Mohs Hardness
3
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Optical Properties
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Weak; present colour lighter
Dispersion
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Transparency
Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Refractive Index
1.678-1.758
1.700-1.725
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.050
0.001-0.012
Clarity
Translucent
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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 Californite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Astrophyllite Vs Californite 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 Californite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Astrophyllite and Californite, before you finalize to buy one.
Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Californite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.
