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Facts about Sunstone and Astrophyllite


Astrophyllite Vs Sunstone Facts


Astrology

Origin
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway   
Canada, Russia   

Color
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green   
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow   

Streak
Not Available   
Brown, White, Brown, White   

For which Rashi?
Leo   
Not Available   

Planet
Sun   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Not Available   

Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
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Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
001   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3   

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
(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
Weak or absentWalter Schumann   
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.53-1.55   
1.678-1.758   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
0.050   

Clarity
Transparent to translucent   
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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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.

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