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Facts about Alexandrite and Petalite


Petalite 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   
Canada, USA, Brazil, Italy, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Russia, Burma, Australia   

Color
Green   
Colorless, gray, Yellow, White   

Streak
Not Available   
Colorless   

For which Rashi?
Scorpio   
Not Available   

Planet
Venus   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Love   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
2.40   

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

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
25

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.739-1.770   
1.502-1.523   

Optic Character
Biaxial/+   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
0.012-0.016   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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 Petalite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Alexandrite Vs Petalite 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 Petalite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Alexandrite and Petalite, 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.Petalite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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