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Facts about Siderite and Astrophyllite


Astrophyllite Vs Siderite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil   
Canada, Russia   

Color
Yellow, Brown, gray, Greenish   
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow   

Streak
White   
Brown, White, Brown, White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
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Not Available   

Element of Planets
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Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Not Available   

Ring Metal
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Not Available   

Energy
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Not Available   

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
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly   
Greasy, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.633-1.875   
1.678-1.758   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.242   
0.050   

Clarity
Transparent   
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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Siderite Vs Astrophyllite Specifications

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

Siderite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Astrophyllite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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