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Alexandrite
Turquoise
Turquoise 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, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green   
Color
Green   
Green, Blue, gray   
Streak
Not Available   
White   
For which Rashi?
Scorpio   
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius   
Planet
Venus   
Venus, Neptune   
Element of Planets
Earth   
Earth   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   
Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   
Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Receptive   
Deities
Not Available   
Buddha   
Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   
Powers
Love   
Protection, Courage, Love   
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   
Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   
Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   
Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
2.30-2.90   
Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5-6   
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous   
Waxy   
Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak   
Dispersion
Not Available   
None   
Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   
Translucent, Opaque   
Refractive Index
1.739-1.770   
1.610-1.650   
Optic Character
Biaxial/+   
Not Available   
Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Triclinic   
Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
0.040   
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 Turquoise Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Alexandrite Vs Turquoise 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 Turquoise Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Alexandrite and Turquoise, 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.Turquoise, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet. Turquoise, which is classic Green, Blue, gray colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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