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Facts about Brookite and Astrophyllite


Astrophyllite Vs Brookite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Russia   
Canada, Russia   

Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Brown, Reddish, orange   
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow   

Streak
White   
Brown, White, Brown, White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
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Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Not Available   

Ring Metal
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Not Available   

Energy
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Not Available   

Deities
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Not Available   

Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14   
3.2-3.4   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
3   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Greasy, Pearly   

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

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
2.583-2.741   
1.678-1.758   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.117   
0.050   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Translucent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Brookite Vs Astrophyllite Specifications

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

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

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