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Facts about Purpurite and Antigorite


Antigorite Vs Purpurite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
Italy   

Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish   
Green, Green, gray, Brown, Black   

Streak
Red   
Greenish, White, Greenish, White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
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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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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect   
{001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas   
pale greenish yellow.   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.85-1.92   
1.530-1.575   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm   

Birefringence
0.070   
Not Available   

Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann   
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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Purpurite Vs Antigorite Specifications

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

Purpurite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Antigorite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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