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Emerald Vs Amethyst Facts


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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   
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Not Available, Mexico, Spain   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius   
Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries   

Planet
Not Available   
Venus, Mercury   

Element of Planets
Water   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Gold   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Diana   
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby, Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby   

Powers
Love, Courage   
Money, Protection, Love, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Taurus   

Talisman
Not Available   
Gemini   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Be3Al2SiO6   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli   

Dispersion
0.01   
27
0.01   
26

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.565-1.602   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.009   
0.0040-0.0070   

Clarity
Transparent   
Color grading system   

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   

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Amethyst Vs Emerald Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Amethyst Vs Emerald 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 Emerald Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Amethyst and Emerald, 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.Emerald, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mercury and Venus planet. Emerald, which is classic Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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