Astrophyllite

Sunstone

Facts about Astrophyllite and Sunstone

Astrophyllite

Sunstone

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Canada, Russia

Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway

1.2 Color

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

Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green

1.3 Streak

Brown, White, Brown, White

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1.4 For which Rashi?

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Leo

1.5 Planet

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Sun

1.6 Element of Planets

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1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

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1.7.2 Ring Metal

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1.8 Energy

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Projective

1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

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Protection

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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2.2 Solubility

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2.3 Durability

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2.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.42.62-2.65

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Gemstones of the world (2001)

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

001

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)

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Pearly

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

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

Weak or absentWalter Schumann

3.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.678-1.7581.53-1.55

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

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3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0500.007-0.010

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

Transparent to translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Astrophyllite Vs Sunstone Specifications

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

Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Sunstone, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Sunstone, which is classic Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green colored gem, possesses Projective energy.