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Facts about Astrophyllite and Sugilite


Sugilite Vs Astrophyllite Facts


Astrology

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

Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow   
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink   

Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Virgo   

Planet
Not Available   
Mercury, Jupiter   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
The All   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
All   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4   
2.69-2.79   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   
Poor on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5.5-6.5   

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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Pearly   
Vitreous   

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

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.678-1.758   
1.607-1.612   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.050   
0.003   

Clarity
Translucent   
Translucent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
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Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
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Healing
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Not Available   

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.

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