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Facts about Astrophyllite and Opal


Opal Vs Astrophyllite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Canada, Russia   
Ethiopia   

Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow   
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue   

Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   

Planet
Not Available   
Mercury   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth, Air, Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Projective, Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Cupid   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Astral Projection, Psychicism   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2 · nH2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Pearly   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.678-1.758   
1.37-1.52   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.050   
Not Available   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Astrophyllite Vs Opal Specifications

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

Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Opal, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mercury planet. Opal, which is classic Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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