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Facts about Astrophyllite and Peridot


Peridot Vs Astrophyllite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Canada, Russia   
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil   

Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow   
Green   

Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White   
None   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo   

Planet
Not Available   
Sun   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Isis   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Protection, Wealth   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Pearly   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow   
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
18

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.678-1.758   
1.64-1.69   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.050   
0.036   

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   
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Astrophyllite Vs Peridot Specifications

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

Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Peridot, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Peridot, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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