Astrophyllite

Hematite

Facts about Astrophyllite and Hematite

Astrophyllite

Hematite

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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

Black, Reddish, gray, Red

1.3 Streak

Brown, White, Brown, White

Black, Brown, Reddish, Red

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius

1.5 Planet

Not Available

Saturn

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

Projective

1.9 Deities

Not Available

Mars

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

Healing

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

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.45.00-5.30

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

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)

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Pearly

Not Available

3.2 Pleochroism

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

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

3.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.678-1.7582.690-3.220

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.0500.280

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

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 Hematite Specifications

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

Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Hematite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Hematite, which is classic Black, Reddish, gray, Red colored gem, possesses Projective energy.