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Amazonite Vs Tinzenite


Tinzenite Vs Amazonite


Astrology

Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil  
Italy  

Color
Green, White, Blue  
Yellow, orange, Red  

Streak
White  
-  

For which Rashi?
Virgo  
-  

Planet
Saturn  
-  

Element of Planets
Earth  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
-  

Ring Metal
-  
-  

Deities
Artemis  
-  

Not to wear with
-  
-  

Powers
-  
-  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
-  
-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.355-3.433  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
{???} Good, {???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
In thick sections  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.03  
99+

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.522-1.530  
1.690-1.705  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Triclinic  
-  

Birefringence
0.008-0.010  
-9999  

Clarity
Translucent  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus  
-  

Cardiovascular
-  
-  

Respiratory
Good  
-  

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health  
-  

Digestive
-  
Supports digestive health  

Psychology
Harmony  
-  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Physical healing  

Qualities Associated
Harmony  
Harmony  

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Amazonite Vs Tinzenite Fracture

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

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Amazonite Vs Tinzenite Luster

A primary knowledge about Amazonite vs Tinzenite 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. Amazonite exhibits Vitreous luster. Tinzenite, on other hand, exhibits Vitreous luster.

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