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Facts about Prehnite and Astrophyllite


Astrophyllite Vs Prehnite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, Southern and central Africa, green, brown, Australia, France, green, brown, Australia, France   
Canada, Russia   

Color
Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White   
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow   

Streak
Colorless   
Brown, White, Brown, White   

For which Rashi?
Libra   
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Planet
Venus   
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Element of Planets
Earth   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
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Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Receptive   
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Deities
Freya   
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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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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Distinct on [001]   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Greasy, Pearly   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.611-1.673   
1.678-1.758   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.021-0.033   
0.050   

Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Translucent   

Benefits

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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Prehnite Vs Astrophyllite Specifications

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

Prehnite is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet.Prehnite, that occurs commonly in Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White color, possesses Receptive energy.Astrophyllite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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