Astrophyllite

Zincite

Facts about Astrophyllite and Zincite

Astrophyllite

Zincite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Canada, Russia

USA

1.2 Color

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

Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange

1.3 Streak

Brown, White, Brown, White

Yellow, yellowish orange

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

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1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

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1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

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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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Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.45.50-5.90

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

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)

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Pearly

Subadamantine, Resinous

3.2 Pleochroism

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

Very weak

3.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.678-1.7582.013-2.029

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Hexagonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.0500.016

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

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 Zincite Specifications

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

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