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Wavellite

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Wavellite Vs Astrophyllite

Astrology

Origin

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Canada, Russia

Color

Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Brownish, Black
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red

Streak

White
Brown, 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

insoluble
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Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.363.2-3.4
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Uneven

Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

Mohs Hardness

3.5-43
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Greasy, Pearly

Pleochroism

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

Dispersion

0.020.12
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent

Refractive Index

1.518-1.5611.678-1.758
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Triclinic

Birefringence

0.0250.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Translucent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

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Enhances mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular

Supports heart health
Supports heart health

Respiratory

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Excellent

Reproductive

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Digestive

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Psychology

Clarity
Self-Reflection

Healing

Emotional healing
Spiritual healing

Qualities Associated

Clarity
Self-Reflection

Wavellite Vs Astrophyllite Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Wavellite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Wavellite Vs Astrophyllite 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 Wavellite is Uneven, Subconchoidal and Fibrous. Astrophyllite fracture is Uneven.

Wavellite Vs Astrophyllite Luster

A primary knowledge about Wavellite vs Astrophyllite 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. Wavellite exhibits Vitreous, Resinous and Pearly luster. Astrophyllite, on other hand, exhibits Greasy and Pearly luster.