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Facts about Chalcedony and Sapphire


Sapphire Vs Chalcedony Facts


Astrology

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

Color
Violet, White, gray, Blue, Brown, Black   
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink   

Streak
White   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Cancer, Sagittarius, Cancer, Sagittarius, Cancer, Sagittarius   
Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra   

Planet
Moon   
Saturn   

Element of Planets
Water   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Goddess Whope   
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
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Absent   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
9   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Al 2 O 3   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Strong   

Dispersion
None   
0.02   
21

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.543   
1.762-1.788   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.003-0.009   
0.008-0.009   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Reproductive
Not Available   
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Chalcedony Vs Sapphire Specifications

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

Chalcedony is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet.Chalcedony, that occurs commonly in Violet, White, gray, Blue, Brown, Black color, possesses 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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