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Facts about Alexandrite and Vesuvianite


Vesuvianite 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   
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Color
Green   
Brown, Blue, Green, Yellow, White   

Streak
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White   

For which Rashi?
Scorpio   
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Planet
Venus   
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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   
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love   
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Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
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Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
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slight in colored varieties   

Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   
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Refractive Index
1.739-1.770   
1.703-1.752   

Optic Character
Biaxial/+   
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
0.004-0.006   

Clarity
Transparent   
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Benefits

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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 Vesuvianite Specifications

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

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