Astrophyllite

Sillimanite

Facts about Astrophyllite and Sillimanite

Astrophyllite

Sillimanite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Canada, Russia

USA, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Australia, Italy, Brazil

1.2 Color

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

Blue, Green, Brownish, Greenish, Colorless, gray

1.3 Streak

Brown, White, Brown, White

White

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

Tough

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.43.20-3.26

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Splintery

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

{010} perfect

2.7 Mohs Hardness

36-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Pearly

Vitreous, Subadamantine, Silky

3.2 Pleochroism

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

Colourless to pale brown to yellow

3.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.678-1.7581.653-1.685

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0500.020-0.022

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

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Astrophyllite Vs Sillimanite Specifications

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

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