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Facts about Faustite and Omphacite


Omphacite Vs Faustite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
Southern and central Africa   

Color
Green   
Green   

Streak
Greenish, White, Greenish, White   
Greenish, White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Deities
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Not Available   

Not to wear with
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Not Available   

Powers
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Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9   
3.16-3.43   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
{110} Good, {110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.612   
1.662-1.723   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Translucent   
TranslucentAnthony et al   

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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Faustite Vs Omphacite Specifications

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

Faustite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Omphacite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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