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Facts about Spinel and Astrophyllite


Astrophyllite Vs Spinel Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, USA, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Russia   
Canada, Russia   

Color
Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown   
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow   

Streak
White   
Brown, White, Brown, White   

For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Scorpio   
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Planet
Pluto   
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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
Projective   
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Deities
Hephaestus   
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Money   
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
none   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
8   
3   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Greasy, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Absent   
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow   

Dispersion
0.02   
18
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.73   
1.678-1.758   

Optic Character
Not Available   
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Crystal System
Isometric   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.050   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
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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Spinel Vs Astrophyllite Specifications

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

Spinel is known to regulate the influence of Pluto planet.Spinel, that occurs commonly in Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown color, possesses Projective energy.Astrophyllite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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