Origin
Canada, Russia
  
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain
  
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow
  
Red, Brown, rose
  
Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Not Available
  
Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo
  
Planet
Not Available
  
Mars
  
Element of Planets
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Not Available
  
Projective
  
Deities
Not Available
  
Mary Magdalene
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Powers
Not Available
  
Love
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Talisman
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
MnCO3
  
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
  
Weak
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
  
Refractive Index
1.678-1.758
  
1.60
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Triclinic
  
Trigonal
  
Birefringence
0.050
  
0.208-0.220
  
Clarity
Translucent
  
Transparent to nearly opaque
  
Physical
  
  
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 Rhodochrosite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Astrophyllite Vs Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Astrophyllite and Rhodochrosite, before you finalize to buy one.
Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Rhodochrosite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Rhodochrosite, which is classic Red, Brown, rose colored gem, possesses Projective energy.