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Aquamarine Vs Agate Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil   
Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China, Color: blue to greenish blue, Hardness: 7.5, Refractive index: 1.57 1.59, Density: 2.67 2.75, Chemical composition: Be3Al2(SiO3)6, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China. Aquamarine is a light blue or light greenish-blue variety of beryl, with darker stones being more expensive. Heat enhancement is often applied to enhance the blue color of aquamarines, but only clean pieces can be heated.   

Color
Yellow, Red, White, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Black, Blue, Brown   
Blue   

Streak
White   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Gemini   
Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius   

Planet
Not Available   
Moon   

Element of Planets
Water   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Receptive   

Deities
Bragi   
Poseidon/Neptune   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Courage, Love, Healing, Protection   
Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
2.66-2.80   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Be3Al2SiO6   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Absent   
Not Available   

Dispersion
None   
0.01   
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Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.543   
1.570-1.592   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.004   
0.005-0.009   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent to translucent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
Not Available   
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Digestive
Not Available   
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
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Agate Vs Aquamarine Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Agate Vs Aquamarine specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Agate and Aquamarine Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Agate and Aquamarine, before you finalize to buy one.

Agate is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.Agate, that occurs commonly in Yellow, Red, White, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Black, Blue, Brown color, possesses Projective energy.Aquamarine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Aquamarine, which is classic Blue colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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