Apatite

Aquamarine

Facts about Apatite and Aquamarine

Apatite

Aquamarine

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Color: green, greenish yellow, blue, violet, Hardness: 5, Refractive index: 1.60 1.67, Density: 3.17 3.35, Chemical composition: Phosphate composition, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, brown, green, Yellow, violet, brown, green, Yellow, violet

Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China, Color: blue to greenish blue, Hardness: 7.5, Refractive index: 1.57 1.59, Density: 2.67 2.75, Chemical composition: Be3Al2(SiO3)6, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China. Aquamarine is a light blue or light greenish-blue variety of beryl, with darker stones being more expensive. Heat enhancement is often applied to enhance the blue color of aquamarines, but only clean pieces can be heated.

1.2 Color

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

Blue

1.3 Streak

White

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1.4 For which Rashi?

Gemini

Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius

1.5 Planet

Mercury

Moon

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

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1.7.2 Ring Metal

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1.8 Energy

Projective

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Jupiter/Neptune

Poseidon/Neptune

1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

Healing

Courage

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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2.2 Solubility

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2.3 Durability

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2.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.232.66-2.80

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven

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2.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

3,1 basal

2.7 Mohs Hardness

57.5-8

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Blue stones – strong

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3.3 Dispersion

0.010.01

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.628-1.6511.570-1.592

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.002-0.0080.005-0.009

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Transparent to translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Apatite Vs Aquamarine Specifications

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

Apatite is known to regulate the influence of Mercury planet.Apatite, that occurs commonly in Yellow, Green, Blue, Blue, Green, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, Green, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, Violet, pink, Brown color, possesses Projective energy.Aquamarine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Aquamarine, which is classic Blue colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.