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Vanadinite Vs Afghanite

Astrology

Origin

Color

Streak

For which Rashi?

Planet

Element of Planets

Energy

Finger

Ring Metal

Deities

Not to wear with

Powers

Planetary

Talisman

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

Benefits

Neurological

Cardiovascular

Respiratory

Reproductive

Digestive

Psychology

Healing

Qualities Associated

 
Mexico
Red, Brown, Yellow, Grey, Colorless, Brownish
Brownish, Yellow
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Water
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Brittle
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-
6.8-7.1
Uneven, Conchoidal
None
3-4
C20H36
 
Resinous
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0.15
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2.416
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Hexagonal
0.066
-
 
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Supports heart health
Poor
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-
Creativity
Physical healing
Creativity
 
Afghanistan, Italy
Blue, Colorless
White
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-
 
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2.55-2.65
Conchoidal
Perfect {10 1 0}
5.5-6
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
Vitreous
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0.02
Transparent
1.523
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Trigonal
0.006
Transparent
 
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Supports heart health
Good
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Harmony
Emotional healing
Communication

Vanadinite Vs Afghanite Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Vanadinite and Afghanite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Vanadinite Vs Afghanite 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 Vanadinite is Uneven and Conchoidal. Afghanite fracture is Conchoidal.

Vanadinite Vs Afghanite Luster

A primary knowledge about Vanadinite vs Afghanite 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. Vanadinite exhibits Resinous luster. Afghanite, on other hand, exhibits Vitreous luster.