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Facts about Astrophyllite and Spodumene


Spodumene Vs Astrophyllite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Canada, Russia   
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Canada   

Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow   
Green, White   

Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
LiAlSi2O6   

Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow   
Strong in kunzite: α-purple   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.678-1.758   
1.657-1.681   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.050   
0.014-0.018   

Clarity
Translucent   
Gems   

Benefits

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 Spodumene Specifications

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

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

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