Astrophyllite

Goshenite

Facts about Astrophyllite and Goshenite

Astrophyllite

Goshenite

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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

White

1.3 Streak

Brown, White, Brown, White

Not Available

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

Gemini

1.5 Planet

Not Available

Moon

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Not Available

Neptune, Tiamat

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

3.2-3.42.60-2.90

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

3,1 basal

2.7 Mohs Hardness

37.5-8

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Pearly

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

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

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3.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.678-1.7581.562-1.615

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Hexagonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.0500.003-0.010

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

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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

Not Available

Astrophyllite Vs Goshenite Specifications

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

Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Goshenite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Goshenite, which is classic White colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.