Astrophyllite

Variscite

Facts about Astrophyllite and Variscite

Astrophyllite

Variscite

Add ⊕

1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Canada, Russia

Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Spain, Brazil

1.2 Color

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

Green, Blue, Colorless

1.3 Streak

Brown, White, Brown, White

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

Virgo

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

Earth

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

Past Life Recall

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

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

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.42.42-2.58

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

[010] perfect

2.7 Mohs Hardness

34-5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Pearly

Vitreous, Waxy

3.2 Pleochroism

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

MissingWalter Schumann

3.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.

3.5 Refractive Index

1.678-1.7581.560-1.594

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0500.031

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

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 Variscite Specifications

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

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