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Facts about Aventurine and Turquoise


Turquoise Vs Aventurine Facts


Astrology

Origin
Austria, India, green   
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green   

Color
White   
Green, Blue, gray   

Streak
Not Available   
White   

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

Planet
Mercury   
Venus, Neptune   

Element of Planets
Air   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Receptive   

Deities
Venus   
Buddha   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Healing   
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
2.64-2.69   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
7-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Weak   

Dispersion
None   
None   

Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.610-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
0.040   

Clarity
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   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Aventurine Vs Turquoise Specifications

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

Aventurine is known to regulate the influence of Mercury planet.Aventurine, that occurs commonly in White color, possesses Projective 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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