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Chrome Pyrope Vs Cordierite Iolite


Astrology

Origin
Canada, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, USA  
Southern and central Africa  

Color
Violet, Blue  
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Streak
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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
2.56-2.66  
3.62-3.80  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
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Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless to yellowish  
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Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
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Refractive Index
1.542-1.578  
1.720-1.740  

Optic Character
Biaxial/+  
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.008-0.012  
-9999  

Clarity
Transparent  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health  

Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Inner vision  
Passion  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Intuition  
Passion  

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