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Turquoise 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.   
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green   

Color
Blue   
Green, Blue, gray   

Streak
Not Available   
White   

For which Rashi?
Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius   
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius   

Planet
Moon   
Venus, Neptune   

Element of Planets
Water   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Poseidon/Neptune   
Buddha   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Courage   
Protection, Courage, Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak   

Dispersion
0.01   
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None   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.570-1.592   
1.610-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.005-0.009   
0.040   

Clarity
Transparent to translucent   
Translucent   

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   
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Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Aquamarine Vs Turquoise Specifications

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

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