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Scapolite

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Scapolite Vs Phosphophyllite

Astrology

Origin

Canada, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Burma, Afghanistan
Southern and central Africa

Color

Violet, White, gray, Brown, pink, Yellow
Colorless, Blue, Green

Streak

White
White

For which Rashi?

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Planet

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Element of Planets

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Energy

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How to Wear?

Finger

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Ring Metal

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Deities

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Not to wear with

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Powers

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Birthstone

Planetary

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Talisman

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.58-2.743.07-3.13
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

5.5-63-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Refractive Index

1.540-1.5791.595-1.621
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

tetragonal
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Birefringence

0.006-0.0370.021
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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

Creativity
Emotional healing

Healing

Emotional healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Problem Solving & Creativity
Emotional Healing

Scapolite Vs Phosphophyllite Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Scapolite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Scapolite Vs Phosphophyllite fracture. Whenever a gemstone chip breaks, it leaves a characteristic line along its breakage. Such lines are known as fracture and are used to identify the gemstones in their initial stages of production when they are in the form of rough minerals. Fracture is usually described with the terms “fibrous” and “splintery” to denote a fracture that usually leaves elongated and sharp edges. Fracture observed in Scapolite is ConchoidalWalter Schumann and Splintery. Phosphophyllite fracture is Conchoidal and Uneven.

Scapolite Vs Phosphophyllite Luster

A primary knowledge about Scapolite vs Phosphophyllite luster is useful in apparent identifications of these gemstones. Luster is the measure of light that gets reflected when incident on a finished cut gemstone. There are two major types of lusters: Silky and Adamantine. Since luster varies between two crystals of even the same gemstone, luster is limited to basic identification criteria.