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Facts about Fluorite and Apatite


Apatite Vs Fluorite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland, Yellow, blue, Switzerland, Yellow, blue   
Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Color: green, greenish yellow, blue, violet, Hardness: 5, Refractive index: 1.60 1.67, Density: 3.17 3.35, Chemical composition: Phosphate composition, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, brown, green, Yellow, violet, brown, green, Yellow, violet   

Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Blue, Green, Yellow, Colorless, Pale pink, Red, White, Brown, Black, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, pink   
Yellow, Green, Blue, Blue, Green, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, Green, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, Violet, pink, Brown   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces   
Gemini   

Planet
Neptune   
Mercury   

Element of Planets
Water, Air   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective   
Projective   

Deities
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Jupiter/Neptune   

Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25   
3.16-3.23   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven   

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4   
5   

Chemical Composition
CaF2   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Blue stones – strong   

Dispersion
0.01   
30
0.01   
27

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.432-1.436   
1.628-1.651   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
cubic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.002-0.008   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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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Fluorite Vs Apatite Specifications

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

Fluorite is known to regulate the influence of Neptune planet.Fluorite, that occurs commonly in Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Blue, Green, Yellow, Colorless, Pale pink, Red, White, Brown, Black, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, pink color, possesses Projective energy.Apatite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mercury planet. Apatite, which is classic Yellow, Green, Blue, Blue, Green, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, Green, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, Violet, pink, Brown colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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