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Facts about Amethyst and Tanzanite


Tanzanite 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   
Tanzania, Yellow, green, Yellow, green   

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

Streak
White   
White, Colorless   

For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius   
Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Water   
Air, Water, Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive, Projective   

Deities
Diana   
Goddess   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Love, Courage   
Love, Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
Present   

Dispersion
0.01   
27
0.03   
14

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

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.685-1.707   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.009   
0.006-0.018   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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 Tanzanite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Amethyst Vs Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Amethyst and Tanzanite, 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.Tanzanite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Tanzanite, which is classic Blue colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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