Home
Gemstones


Facts about Almandine and Dumortierite


Dumortierite Vs Almandine Facts


Astrology

Origin
Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA   
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue   

Color
Red, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black   
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius   

Planet
Not Available   
Saturn   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Isis   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Healing   

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
3.95-4.30   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
none   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue   

Dispersion
0.03   
15
None   

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

Refractive Index
1.770-1.820   
1.669-1.723   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
cubic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.011-0.037   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
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   

Summary >>
<< Benefits

Almandine Vs Dumortierite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Almandine Vs Dumortierite 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 Almandine and Dumortierite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Almandine and Dumortierite, before you finalize to buy one.

Almandine is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Dumortierite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Dumortierite, which is classic Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

Compare Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones