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Facts about Prehnite and Petalite


Petalite Vs Prehnite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, Southern and central Africa, green, brown, Australia, France, green, brown, Australia, France   
Canada, USA, Brazil, Italy, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Russia, Burma, Australia   

Color
Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White   
Colorless, gray, Yellow, White   

Streak
Colorless   
Colorless   

For which Rashi?
Libra   
Not Available   

Planet
Venus   
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Element of Planets
Earth   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Freya   
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   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95   
2.40   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on [001]   
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)   
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
None   
0.01   
25

Transparency
Translucent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.611-1.673   
1.502-1.523   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.021-0.033   
0.012-0.016   

Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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 Petalite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Prehnite Vs Petalite 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 Petalite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Prehnite and Petalite, 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.Petalite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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