Astrophyllite

Spinel

Facts about Astrophyllite and Spinel

Astrophyllite

Spinel

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Canada, Russia

Brazil, USA, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Russia

1.2 Color

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

Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown

1.3 Streak

Brown, White, Brown, White

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

Sagittarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Scorpio

1.5 Planet

Not Available

Pluto

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

Projective

1.9 Deities

Not Available

Hephaestus

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

Money

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

none

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.43.64-3.66

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

None, but may exhibit slight parting

2.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgAl₂O₄

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Pearly

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

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

Absent

3.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.678-1.7581.73

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Isometric

3.8 Birefringence

0.050Not Available

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Astrophyllite Vs Spinel Specifications

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

Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Spinel, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Pluto planet. Spinel, which is classic Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown colored gem, possesses Projective energy.