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Facts about Melanite and Astrophyllite


Astrophyllite Vs Melanite Facts


Astrology

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?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

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)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Subadamantine, Vitreous   
Greasy, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow   

Dispersion
0.06   
7
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.855-1.895   
1.678-1.758   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.050   

Clarity
Translucent   
Translucent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

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.

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