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Facts about Galena and Anthophyllite


Anthophyllite Vs Galena Facts


Astrology

Origin
Not Available   
Not Available, Southern and central Africa   

Color
Grey, gray   
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brown, Brownish   

Streak
Grey, Black   
gray   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
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
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
2.9-3.5   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
When Fe-rich   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.603-1.690   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
cubic   
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
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Not Available   

Reproductive
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Not Available   

Digestive
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Not Available   

Psychology
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Healing
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Not Available   

Qualities Associated
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Not Available   

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Galena Vs Anthophyllite Specifications

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

Galena is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Anthophyllite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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