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Garnet

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Facts about Garnet and Anthophyllite

Astrology

Origin

Australia, India
Southern and central Africa

Color

Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, pink
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish

Streak

White
gray

For which Rashi?

Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius
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Planet

Mars
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Element of Planets

-
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Energy

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How to Wear?

Finger

-
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Ring Metal

-
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Deities

Persephone
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Not to wear with

-
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Powers

Healing, Protection
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Birthstone

Planetary

Scorpio
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Talisman

Taurus
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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.9-3.5
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indistinct
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

None
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.730-1.8951.603-1.690
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Biaxial/+

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances brain function

Cardiovascular

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Supports heart health

Respiratory

Good
Good

Reproductive

Supports reproductive health
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Digestive

Supports digestive health
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Psychology

Passion
Peace

Healing

Physical healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Passion
Self-discovery

Garnet Vs Anthophyllite Specifications

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

Garnet is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet.Garnet, that occurs commonly in Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, pink color, possesses energy.Anthophyllite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of planet. Anthophyllite, which is classic Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish colored gem, possesses energy.