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Diamond 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   
Russia, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil, Color: colorless, light yellow, brownish. Very rare varieties: red, Not Available, Not Available, yellow. Hardness: 10, Refractive index: 2.42, Density: 3.52, Chemical composition: C, Crystal structure: cubic, Origins: Southern and central Africa, Russia, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil.   

Color
Yellow   
Yellow, Brown, Blue, Reddish, Colorless, White, gray, Black, Blue   

Streak
Not Available   
Colorless   

For which Rashi?
Scorpio   
Leo   

Planet
Sun, Jupiter   
Sun, Venus, Venus, Jupiter   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Projective   

Deities
Persephone, Mercury   
Frigg   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection, Psychic Power   
Spirituality, Protection, Courage, Healing, Love, Money, Love, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Leo   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
7   
10   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
C   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.   
None   

Dispersion
0.01   
27
0.04   
10

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
2.417-2.419   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
cubic   

Birefringence
0.009   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Like Jupiter, it bestows money, comforts and fortune on a person when it is strong and significantly well placed. It can be useful in the cure of venereal and reproductive system diseases. Wearing a diamond is said to give happiness in the married life as well as magnetism and attractiveness to the wearer.   

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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Citrine Vs Diamond Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Citrine Vs Diamond 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 Diamond Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Citrine and Diamond, 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.Diamond, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter, Sun, Venus and Venus planet. Diamond, which is classic Yellow, Brown, Blue, Reddish, Colorless, White, gray, Black, Blue colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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