Astrophyllite

Zoisite

Facts about Astrophyllite and Zoisite

Astrophyllite

Zoisite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Canada, Russia

Pakistan, Tanzania

1.2 Color

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

Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red

1.3 Streak

Brown, White, Brown, White

White, Colorless

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

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

3.2-3.43.20-3.50

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

36-7

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Greasy, Pearly

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

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

X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green

3.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.

3.5 Refractive Index

1.678-1.7581.685-1.707

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0500.006-0.018

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

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Astrophyllite Vs Zoisite Specifications

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

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