Facts about Melanite and Astrophyllite
Origin
Sri Lanka
  
Canada, Russia
  
Color
Black
  
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow
  
Streak
Not Available
  
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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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
  
3.2-3.4
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Luster
Subadamantine, Vitreous
  
Greasy, Pearly
  
Pleochroism
Not Available
  
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
  
Dispersion
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Transparency
Translucent
  
Translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.855-1.895
  
1.678-1.758
  
Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Triclinic
  
Birefringence
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0.050
  
Clarity
Translucent
  
Translucent
  
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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Melanite Vs Astrophyllite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Melanite 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 Melanite and Astrophyllite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Melanite and Astrophyllite, before you finalize to buy one.
Melanite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Astrophyllite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.