Astrophyllite

Sugilite

Facts about Astrophyllite and Sugilite

Astrophyllite

Sugilite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Canada, Russia

Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India

1.2 Color

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

Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink

1.3 Streak

Brown, White, Brown, White

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

Virgo

1.5 Planet

Not Available

Mercury, Jupiter

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Not Available

The All

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

All

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

3.2-3.42.69-2.79

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

Poor on {0001}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

35.5-6.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Pearly

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

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

Weak

3.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.678-1.7581.607-1.612

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Hexagonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.0500.003

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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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

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4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

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Astrophyllite Vs Sugilite Specifications

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

Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Sugilite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter and Mercury planet. Sugilite, which is classic Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.