Origin
Southern and central Africa
  
Afghanistan, Italy
  
Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
  
Blue, Blue, Colorless, Blue, Colorless
  
Streak
Red
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Planet
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Element of Planets
Not Available
  
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
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Energy
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Deities
Not Available
  
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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
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
  
2.55-2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
  
Perfect {10 1 0}
  
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
  
Not Available
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Transparent, Gemstones (2009)
  
Refractive Index
1.85-1.92
  
1.523
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
  
Trigonal
  
Birefringence
0.070
  
0.006
  
Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
  
Transparent
  
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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Purpurite Vs Afghanite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Purpurite Vs Afghanite 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 Purpurite and Afghanite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Purpurite and Afghanite, before you finalize to buy one.
Purpurite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Afghanite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.