Facts about Astrophyllite and Pietersite
Origin
Canada, Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow
Blue, Blue, Red
Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White
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For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo
Planet
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Sun, Mars
Element of Planets
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Air
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Projective, Receptive
Deities
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Freyja
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
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Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
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Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Luster
Greasy, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.678-1.758
1.54-1.56
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.050
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Clarity
Translucent
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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 Pietersite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Astrophyllite Vs Pietersite 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 Pietersite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Astrophyllite and Pietersite, before you finalize to buy one.
Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Pietersite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars and Sun planet. Pietersite, which is classic Blue, Blue, Red colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.