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Facts about Aragonite and Sapphire


Sapphire Vs Aragonite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Canada, Pakistan   
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA   

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

Streak
White   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn   
Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra   

Planet
Sun   
Saturn   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Goddess   
Apollo   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection   
Psychic Power, Prosperity   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Dilute acid   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
9   

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

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas   
Strong   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
21

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.525-1.686   
1.762-1.788   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.155   
0.008-0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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   
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Aragonite Vs Sapphire Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Aragonite Vs Sapphire 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 Sapphire Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Aragonite and Sapphire, 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.Sapphire, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Sapphire, which is classic Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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