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Facts about Corundum and Astrophyllite


Astrophyllite Vs Corundum Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
Canada, Russia   

Color
Violet, Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, gray   
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow   

Streak
White, None   
Brown, White, Brown, White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Deities
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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
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
9   
3   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous   
Greasy, Pearly   

Pleochroism
None   
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.758-1.780   
1.678-1.758   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
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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Corundum Vs Astrophyllite Specifications

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

Corundum 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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