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Amazonite Vs Topazolite


Topazolite Vs Amazonite


Astrology

Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil  
Southern and central Africa  

Color
Green, White, Blue  
Yellow  

Streak
White  
-  

For which Rashi?
Virgo  
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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  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Subadamantine  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.06  
23

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.522-1.530  
1.855-1.895  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Triclinic  
-  

Birefringence
0.008-0.010  
-9999  

Clarity
Translucent  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus  
Enhances mental clarity and focus  

Cardiovascular
-  
-  

Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health  
-  

Digestive
-  
Supports digestive health  

Psychology
Harmony  
Happiness  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Harmony  
Manifestation  

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Amazonite Vs Topazolite Fracture

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

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Amazonite Vs Topazolite Luster

A primary knowledge about Amazonite vs Topazolite 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. Topazolite, on other hand, exhibits Subadamantine luster.

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