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Facts about Alexandrite and Bowenite


Bowenite Vs Alexandrite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Color: color change, from bluish green (daylight) to purple, red or brown (incandescent light), Hardness: 8, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O4, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma   
Afghanistan, China, Southern and central Africa   

Color
Green   
Green, Yellow   

Streak
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For which Rashi?
Scorpio   
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Planet
Venus   
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Element of Planets
Earth   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective, Receptive   
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love   
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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
3.69-3.81   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)   

Refractive Index
1.739-1.770   
1.530-1.575   

Optic Character
Biaxial/+   
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
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Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
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Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Alexandrite Vs Bowenite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Alexandrite Vs Bowenite 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 Alexandrite and Bowenite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Alexandrite and Bowenite, before you finalize to buy one.

Alexandrite is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet.Alexandrite, that occurs commonly in Green color, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.Bowenite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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