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Facts about Alexandrite and Dumortierite


Dumortierite 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   
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue   

Color
Green   
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink   

Streak
Not Available   
White   

For which Rashi?
Scorpio   
Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius   

Planet
Venus   
Saturn   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Isis   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Love   
Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Not Available   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

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

Refractive Index
1.739-1.770   
1.669-1.723   

Optic Character
Biaxial/+   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
0.011-0.037   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Alexandrite Vs Dumortierite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Alexandrite Vs Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Alexandrite and Dumortierite, 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.Dumortierite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Dumortierite, which is classic Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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