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Facts about Citrine and Aquamarine


Aquamarine Vs Citrine Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Color: yellow, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Widespread; best stones come from Brazil. Citrine is one of the least expensive gemstones. Even very big pieces, 50 carats and more, can be easily found on the market. Greenish-yellow and orange stones are more valuable, and heat treatment is often applied to enhance the yellow color., Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown   
Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China, Color: blue to greenish blue, Hardness: 7.5, Refractive index: 1.57 1.59, Density: 2.67 2.75, Chemical composition: Be3Al2(SiO3)6, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China. Aquamarine is a light blue or light greenish-blue variety of beryl, with darker stones being more expensive. Heat enhancement is often applied to enhance the blue color of aquamarines, but only clean pieces can be heated.   

Color
Yellow   
Blue   

Streak
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For which Rashi?
Scorpio   
Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius   

Planet
Sun, Jupiter   
Moon   

Element of Planets
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Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective   
Receptive   

Deities
Persephone, Mercury   
Poseidon/Neptune   

Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection, Psychic Power   
Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.66-2.80   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Cleavage
Indiscernible   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Be3Al2SiO6   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.   
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Dispersion
0.01   
27
0.01   
26

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.570-1.592   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.009   
0.005-0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent to translucent   

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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Citrine Vs Aquamarine Specifications

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

Citrine is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter and Sun planet.Citrine, that occurs commonly in Yellow color, possesses Projective energy.Aquamarine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Aquamarine, which is classic Blue colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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