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Aquamarine
Apatite
Apatite Vs Aquamarine Facts


Astrology
Origin
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.   
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   
Color
Blue   
Yellow, Green, Blue, Blue, Green, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, Green, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, Violet, pink, Brown   
Streak
Not Available   
White   
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius   
Gemini   
Planet
Moon   
Mercury   
Element of Planets
Water   
Earth   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   
Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   
Energy
Receptive   
Projective   
Deities
Poseidon/Neptune   
Jupiter/Neptune   
Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   
Powers
Courage   
Healing   
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available   
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Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   
Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   
Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   
Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.16-3.23   
Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven   
Cleavage
3,1 basal   
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5   
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   
Pleochroism
Not Available   
Blue stones – strong   
Dispersion
0.01   
26
0.01   
27
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Refractive Index
1.570-1.592   
1.628-1.651   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   
Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Hexagonal   
Birefringence
0.005-0.009   
0.002-0.008   
Clarity
Transparent to translucent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Benefits
Physical
  
  
Neurological
Not Available   
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Cardiovascular
Not Available   
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Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   
Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   
Digestive
Not Available   
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Psychology
Not Available   
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Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
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Aquamarine Vs Apatite Specifications

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

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

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