Howlite

Astrophyllite

Facts about Howlite and Astrophyllite

Howlite

Astrophyllite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Southern and central Africa

Canada, Russia

1.2 Color

Blue, Colorless, White

Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow

1.3 Streak

White

Brown, White, Brown, White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo

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1.5 Planet

Moon

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1.6 Element of Planets

Earth

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1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

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1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Quan Yin

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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2.2 Solubility

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2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.45-2.583.2-3.4

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

2.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

2.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

Greasy, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow

3.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.583-1.6081.678-1.758

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

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3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Triclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0190.050

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Howlite Vs Astrophyllite Specifications

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

Howlite is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Astrophyllite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.