Astrophyllite

Corundum

Facts about Astrophyllite and Corundum

Astrophyllite

Corundum

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Canada, Russia

Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

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

Violet, Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, gray

1.3 Streak

Brown, White, Brown, White

White, None

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

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.43.90-4.05

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

None – parting in 3 directions

2.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Pearly

Adamantine, Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

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

None

3.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.678-1.7581.758-1.780

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.0500.007-0.010

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

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

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

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Astrophyllite Vs Corundum Specifications

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

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