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Facts about Linarite and Astrophyllite


Astrophyllite Vs Linarite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Linarite, from La Carolina District, Linares, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain, the type locality . Picture width 1.5 mm   
Canada, Russia   

Color
Blue   
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow   

Streak
Blue   
Brown, White, Brown, White   

For which Rashi?
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Planet
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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
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.35   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous   
Greasy, Pearly   

Pleochroism
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue   
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow   

Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.809-1.859   
1.678-1.758   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.050   
0.050   

Clarity
Transparent   
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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Linarite Vs Astrophyllite Specifications

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

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

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