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Facts about Fayalite and Sillimanite


Sillimanite Vs Fayalite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
USA, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Australia, Italy, Brazil   

Color
Yellow, Brown, Black, Black   
Blue, Green, Brownish, Greenish, Colorless, gray   

Streak
White   
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
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
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Not Available   

Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.392   
3.20-3.26   

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

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous   
Vitreous, Subadamantine, Silky   

Pleochroism
Faint   
Colourless to pale brown to yellow   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.827-1.879   
1.653-1.685   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.042-0.051   
0.020-0.022   

Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al   
Transparent   

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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Fayalite Vs Sillimanite Specifications

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

Fayalite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Sillimanite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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