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Facts about Almandine and Zoisite


Zoisite Vs Almandine Facts


Astrology

Origin
Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA   
Pakistan, Tanzania   

Color
Red, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black   
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red   

Streak
White   
White, Colorless   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
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Element of Planets
Not Available   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Deities
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Not Available   

Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30   
3.20-3.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   

Cleavage
none   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green   

Dispersion
0.03   
15
0.02   
19

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.   

Refractive Index
1.770-1.820   
1.685-1.707   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
cubic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.006-0.018   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Transparent   

Benefits

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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Almandine Vs Zoisite Specifications

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

Almandine is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Zoisite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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