Facts about Alexandrite and Sunstone
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, Tanzania, Norway
  
Color
Green
  
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green
  
Streak
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For which Rashi?
Scorpio
  
Leo
  
Planet
Venus
  
Sun
  
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
  
Projective
  
Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love
  
Protection
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
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Weak or absentWalter Schumann
  
Dispersion
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None
  
Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque
  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.739-1.770
  
1.53-1.55
  
Optic Character
Biaxial/+
  
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
  
Triclinic
  
Birefringence
0.007-0.010
  
0.007-0.010
  
Clarity
Transparent
  
Transparent to translucent
  
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 Sunstone Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Alexandrite Vs Sunstone 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 Sunstone Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Alexandrite and Sunstone, 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.Sunstone, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Sunstone, which is classic Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green colored gem, possesses Projective energy.