Sunstone

Astrophyllite

Facts about Sunstone and Astrophyllite

Sunstone

Astrophyllite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway

Canada, Russia

1.2 Color

Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green

Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow

1.3 Streak

Not Available

Brown, White, Brown, White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Leo

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1.5 Planet

Sun

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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

Projective

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

Protection

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.653.2-3.4

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

2.6 Cleavage

001

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

2.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

Greasy, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

Weak or absentWalter Schumann

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

3.3 Dispersion

NoneNA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.53-1.551.678-1.758

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.0100.050

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent to translucent

Translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Sunstone Vs Astrophyllite Specifications

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

Sunstone is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet.Sunstone, that occurs commonly in Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green color, possesses Projective energy.Astrophyllite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.