Home
Gemstones


Facts about Alexandrite and Diamond


Diamond 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   
Russia, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil, Color: colorless, light yellow, brownish. Very rare varieties: red, Not Available, Not Available, yellow. Hardness: 10, Refractive index: 2.42, Density: 3.52, Chemical composition: C, Crystal structure: cubic, Origins: Southern and central Africa, Russia, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil.   

Color
Green   
Yellow, Brown, Blue, Reddish, Colorless, White, gray, Black, Blue   

Streak
Not Available   
Colorless   

For which Rashi?
Scorpio   
Leo   

Planet
Venus   
Sun, Venus, Venus, Jupiter   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Not Available   
Frigg   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Love   
Spirituality, Protection, Courage, Healing, Love, Money, Love, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Leo   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
10   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
C   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.04   
10

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.739-1.770   
2.417-2.419   

Optic Character
Biaxial/+   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
cubic   

Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Like Jupiter, it bestows money, comforts and fortune on a person when it is strong and significantly well placed. It can be useful in the cure of venereal and reproductive system diseases. Wearing a diamond is said to give happiness in the married life as well as magnetism and attractiveness to the wearer.   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

Summary >>
<< Benefits

Alexandrite Vs Diamond Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Alexandrite Vs Diamond 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 Diamond Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Alexandrite and Diamond, 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.Diamond, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter, Sun, Venus and Venus planet. Diamond, which is classic Yellow, Brown, Blue, Reddish, Colorless, White, gray, Black, Blue colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

Compare Gems for Scorpio

Gems for Scorpio

Gems for Scorpio


Compare Gems for Scorpio