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Facts about Cordierite and Bowenite


Bowenite Vs Cordierite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania   
Afghanistan, China, Southern and central Africa   

Color
Blue, Violet, Greenish, Brown, Colorless, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Yellow, gray   
Green, Yellow   

Streak
White   
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Vitreous   
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
X = pale yellow   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Not Available   
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)   

Refractive Index
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1.530-1.575   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

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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Cordierite Vs Bowenite Specifications

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

Cordierite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Bowenite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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