Astrophyllite

Petalite

Facts about Astrophyllite and Petalite

Astrophyllite

Petalite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Canada, Russia

Canada, USA, Brazil, Italy, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Russia, Burma, Australia

1.2 Color

Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow

Colorless, gray, Yellow, White

1.3 Streak

Brown, White, Brown, White

Colorless

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

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

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

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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

insoluble

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.42.40

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

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

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

2.7 Mohs Hardness

36-6.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Pearly

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

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

AbsentWalter Schumann

3.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.678-1.7581.502-1.523

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

monoclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0500.012-0.016

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Astrophyllite Vs Petalite Specifications

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

Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Petalite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.