Astrophyllite

Purpurite

Facts about Astrophyllite and Purpurite

Astrophyllite

Purpurite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Canada, Russia

Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

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

Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish

1.3 Streak

Brown, White, Brown, White

Red

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

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.43.2-3.4

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

[100] [001] perfect

2.7 Mohs Hardness

34-4.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Pearly

Not Available

3.2 Pleochroism

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

StrongArthur Thomas

3.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.678-1.7581.85-1.92

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0500.070

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

TranslucentWalter Schumann

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

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 Purpurite Specifications

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

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