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Facts about Turquoise and Astrophyllite


Astrophyllite Vs Turquoise Facts


Astrology

Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green   
Canada, Russia   

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

Streak
White   
Brown, White, Brown, White   

For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius   
Not Available   

Planet
Venus, Neptune   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
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Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Buddha   
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Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Protection, Courage, Love   
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.2-3.4   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy   
Greasy, Pearly   

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

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent, Opaque   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.610-1.650   
1.678-1.758   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.040   
0.050   

Clarity
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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Turquoise Vs Astrophyllite Specifications

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

Turquoise is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet.Turquoise, that occurs commonly in Green, Blue, gray color, possesses Receptive energy.Astrophyllite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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