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Facts about Alexandrite and Variscite


Variscite 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   
Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Spain, Brazil   

Color
Green   
Green, Blue, Colorless   

Streak
Not Available   
White   

For which Rashi?
Scorpio   
Virgo   

Planet
Venus   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Not Available   
Past Life Recall   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Love   
Not Available   

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   
2.42-2.58   

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

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Waxy   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
MissingWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.   

Refractive Index
1.739-1.770   
1.560-1.594   

Optic Character
Biaxial/+   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
0.031   

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 Variscite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Alexandrite Vs Variscite 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 Variscite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Alexandrite and Variscite, 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.Variscite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Variscite, which is classic Green, Blue, Colorless colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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