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Facts about Hematite and Astrophyllite


Astrophyllite Vs Hematite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
Canada, Russia   

Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red   
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow   

Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red   
Brown, White, Brown, White   

For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius   
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Planet
Saturn   
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective   
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Deities
Mars   
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing   
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Greasy, Pearly   

Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red   
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
2.690-3.220   
1.678-1.758   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.280   
0.050   

Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Translucent   

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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Hematite Vs Astrophyllite Specifications

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

Hematite is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet.Hematite, that occurs commonly in Black, Reddish, gray, Red color, possesses Projective energy.Astrophyllite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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