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Boracite
Alexandrite
Alexandrite Vs Boracite Facts


Astrology
Origin
Boracite is found in evaporite deposits, Southern and central Africa, anhydrite and/or halite. Arthur Thomas   
Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Color: color change, from bluish green (daylight) to purple, red or brown (incandescent light), Hardness: 8, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O4, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma   
Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White   
Green   
Streak
White   
Not Available   
For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Scorpio   
Planet
Not Available   
Venus   
Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   
Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   
Energy
Not Available   
Projective, Receptive   
Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   
Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   
Powers
Not Available   
Love   
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   
Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   
Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   
Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   
Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96   
3.69-3.81   
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   
Cleavage
None   
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
8.5   
Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
BeAl 2 O 4   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous   
Pleochroism
None   
Not Available   
Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   
Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   
Refractive Index
1.658-1.673   
1.739-1.770   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   
Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic   
Birefringence
0.010-0.011   
0.007-0.010   
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
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Boracite Vs Alexandrite Specifications

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

Boracite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Alexandrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Alexandrite, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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