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Facts about Amethyst and Bytownite


Bytownite Vs Amethyst Facts


Astrology

Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Color: violet, purple-violet, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, USA, East Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia   
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Australia   

Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Violet, pink   
Colorless, White, Colorless, gray, White   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Water   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Diana   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Love, Courage   
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.72-2.75   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
None   
colorless.   

Dispersion
0.01   
27
0.01   
28

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.561-1.583   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.009   
0.010-0.011   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Amethyst Vs Bytownite Specifications

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

Amethyst is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.Amethyst, that occurs commonly in Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Violet, pink color, possesses Receptive energy.Bytownite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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