Scolecite

Afghanite

Facts about Scolecite and Afghanite

Scolecite

Afghanite

Add ⊕

1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Switzerland

Afghanistan, Italy

1.2 Color

Colorless, Brownish, White

Blue, Blue, Colorless, Blue, Colorless

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.232.55-2.65

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Perfect {10 1 0}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55.5-6

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless

Not Available

3.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

Transparent, Gemstones (2009)

3.5 Refractive Index

1.512-1.5231.523

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.0110.006

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Scolecite Vs Afghanite Specifications

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

Scolecite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Afghanite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.