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Facts about Prasiolite and Actinolite


Actinolite Vs Prasiolite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Canada   
Not Available, Southern and central Africa   

Color
Green   
Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, White, Grey, Green, Black, gray, Black, Green, Black, gray, Black   

Streak
Not Available   
White   

For which Rashi?
Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus   
Not Available   

Planet
Jupiter   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Water   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Goddess   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
3,1   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Very weak: light green pale greenWalter Schumann   
moderate   

Dispersion
0.01   
27
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.613-1.628   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.009   
0.0250-0.0270   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Prasiolite Vs Actinolite Specifications

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

Prasiolite is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter planet.Prasiolite, that occurs commonly in Green color, possesses Receptive energy.Actinolite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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