Home
Gemstones


Facts about Lepidolite and Apatite


Apatite Vs Lepidolite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California   
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
Violet, Colorless, gray, White   
Yellow, Green, Blue, Blue, Green, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, Green, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, Violet, pink, Brown   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Libra   
Gemini   

Planet
Jupiter, Neptune   
Mercury   

Element of Planets
Water   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Zeus   
Jupiter/Neptune   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection   
Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90   
3.16-3.23   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven   

Cleavage
{001} perfect   
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink   
Blue stones – strong   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
27

Transparency
Transparent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.525-1.587   
1.628-1.651   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.0290-0.0380   
0.002-0.008   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

Summary >>
<< Benefits

Lepidolite Vs Apatite Specifications

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

Lepidolite is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter and Neptune planet.Lepidolite, that occurs commonly in Violet, Colorless, gray, White color, possesses Receptive 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.

Compare Gems for Libra

Libra Gems

Libra Gems

» More Libra Gems

Compare Gems for Libra

» More Compare Gems for Libra