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Facts about Aragonite and Cuprite


Cuprite Vs Aragonite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Canada, Pakistan   
Southern and central Africa   

Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange   
Red, Brown, Red, Red, Black   

Streak
White   
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red   

For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn   
Not Available   

Planet
Sun   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Goddess   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
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Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Dilute acid   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96   
5.85-6.15   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas   
visible   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

Refractive Index
1.525-1.686   
2.849   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
cubic   

Birefringence
0.155   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
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Cardiovascular
Not Available   
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Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
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Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Aragonite Vs Cuprite Specifications

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

Aragonite is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet.Aragonite, that occurs commonly in Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange color, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.Cuprite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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