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Apophyllite
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Apophyllite

Astrology

Origin

USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Spain
India, Canada, Brazil

Color

Red, Brown, rose
Colorless, Reddish, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, Blue, Brown

Streak

White
White

For which Rashi?

Scorpio, Leo
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Planet

Mars
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Element of Planets

-
-

Energy

-
-

How to Wear?

Finger

-
-

Ring Metal

-
-

Deities

-
-

Not to wear with

-
-

Powers

Love
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Birthstone

Planetary

-
-

Talisman

-
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.0-3.32.30-2.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Perfect on (001)

Mohs Hardness

3.5-44.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MnCO3
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

Weak
Dichroic (colorless)

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.601.530-1.543
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
Uniaxial/-

Crystal System

Trigonal
tetragonal

Birefringence

0.208-0.2200.000-0.003
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent to nearly opaque
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

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Aids in mental clarity and intuition

Cardiovascular

Supports heart health
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Respiratory

Good
Good

Reproductive

Supports reproductive health
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Digestive

-
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Psychology

Compassion
Spiritual Connection

Healing

Emotional healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Love
Connection to Spiritual Guides