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Facts about Chalcedony and Taaffeite


Taaffeite Vs Chalcedony Facts


Astrology

Origin
Zimbabwe   
Tanzania, Sri Lanka, China   

Color
Violet, White, gray, Blue, Brown, Black   
Colorless   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Cancer, Sagittarius, Cancer, Sagittarius, Cancer, Sagittarius   
Not Available   

Planet
Moon   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Water   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Goddess Whope   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Protection   
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.60-3.61   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Absent   
Imperfect/fair/absent   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Weak   

Dispersion
None   
0.02   
18

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.543   
1.70-1.73   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.003-0.009   
0.055   

Clarity
Translucent   
Color grading system   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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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 Taaffeite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Chalcedony Vs Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Chalcedony and Taaffeite, 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.Taaffeite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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