Origin
Southern and central Africa
  
Switzerland
  
Color
Green
  
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
  
Streak
Greenish, White
  
White, gray
  
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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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43
  
3.7-3.8
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
  
Distinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Resinous
  
Pleochroism
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
  
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
  
Dispersion
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
  
Refractive Index
1.662-1.723
  
1.736-1.762
  
Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
  
Birefringence
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0.009-0.015
  
Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
  
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
  
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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Omphacite Vs Staurolite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Omphacite Vs Staurolite 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 Omphacite and Staurolite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Omphacite and Staurolite, before you finalize to buy one.
Omphacite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Staurolite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.