Origin
Canada, Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
Not Available
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
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Finger
Not Available
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Projective
Deities
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Mars
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
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)
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Not Available
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
Not Available
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Transparency
Translucent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Refractive Index
1.678-1.758
2.690-3.220
Optic Character
Not Available
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.050
0.280
Clarity
Translucent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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 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.