Facts about Astrophyllite and Jade
Astrology
Origin
Canada, Russia
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow
Green, Brown, gray
Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White
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For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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Receptive
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Freyja, Buddha
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Prosperity
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
2.90-3.38
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
3
6-7
Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Optical Properties
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
AbsentWalter Schumann
Dispersion
Not Available
None
Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.678-1.758
1.600-1.688
Optic Character
Not Available
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.050
0.020-0.027
Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
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 Jade Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Astrophyllite Vs Jade 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 Jade Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Astrophyllite and Jade, before you finalize to buy one.
Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Jade, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus and Neptune planet. Jade, which is classic Green, Brown, gray colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.
