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Facts about Smithsonite and Andesine


Andesine Vs Smithsonite Facts


Astrology

Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa   
Colombia, Color: Red, Orangey Red, Orange, Yellow, color shift to Green, Hardness: 6 6.5, Refractive index: 1.55 1.56, Density: 2.66 2.70, Chemical composition: (Na, Ca)(Si, Al)4O8, Crystal structure: triclinic, Origins: Congo, Tibet.   

Color
Brown, Green, White, gray, Blue, Yellow   
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Yellow, Red, Colorless, gray, Yellow, Green, White   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

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
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
colorless.   

Dispersion
0.01   
26
0.70   
2

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.620-1.850   
1.543-1.564   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.223-0.227   
0.007-0.011   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

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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Smithsonite Vs Andesine Specifications

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

Smithsonite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Andesine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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