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Facts about Andesine and Cuprite


Cuprite Vs Andesine Facts


Astrology

Origin
Colombia, Color: Red, Orangey Red, Orange, Yellow, color shift to Green, Hardness: 6 6.5, Refractive index: 1.55 1.56, Density: 2.66 2.70, Chemical composition: (Na, Ca)(Si, Al)4O8, Crystal structure: triclinic, Origins: Congo, Tibet.   
Southern and central Africa   

Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Yellow, Red, Colorless, gray, Yellow, Green, White   
Red, Brown, Red, Red, Black   

Streak
White   
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red   

For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Deities
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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
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
5.85-6.15   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
colorless.   
visible   

Dispersion
0.70   
2
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

Refractive Index
1.543-1.564   
2.849   

Optic Character
Biaxial/+   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
cubic   

Birefringence
0.007-0.011   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

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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Andesine Vs Cuprite Specifications

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

Andesine is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Cuprite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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