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Facts about Almandine Garnet and Alexandrite


Alexandrite Vs Almandine Garnet Facts


Astrology

Origin
Not Available   
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   

Color
Red, Black   
Green   

Streak
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Not Available   

For which Rashi?
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Scorpio   

Planet
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Venus   

Element of Planets
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Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Projective, Receptive   

Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.3   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
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Not Available   

Cleavage
None.   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12   
BeAl 2 O 4   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Not Available   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
1.780-1.810   
1.739-1.770   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
Isometric   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.007-0.010   

Clarity
Transparent to translucent   
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 Garnet Vs Alexandrite Specifications

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

Almandine Garnet is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Alexandrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Alexandrite, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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