Origin
Southern and central Africa
  
Southern and central Africa
  
Color
Brown, Brownish, White, Colorless, Yellow
  
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
  
Streak
White
  
Red
  
For which Rashi?
Not Available
  
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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
1.58-1.60
  
3.2-3.4
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
  
[100] [001] perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
4-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
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Pleochroism
Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al
  
StrongArthur Thomas
  
Dispersion
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Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Refractive Index
1.509-1.541
  
1.85-1.92
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
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Crystal System
Not Available
  
Orthorhombic
  
Birefringence
0.030
  
0.070
  
Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
  
TranslucentWalter Schumann
  
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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Mellite Vs Purpurite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Mellite Vs Purpurite 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 Mellite and Purpurite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Mellite and Purpurite, before you finalize to buy one.
Mellite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Purpurite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.