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Facts about Cordierite and Staurolite


Staurolite Vs Cordierite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania   
Switzerland   

Color
Blue, Violet, Greenish, Brown, Colorless, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Yellow, gray   
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish   

Streak
White   
White, gray   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
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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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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66   
3.7-3.8   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Vitreous   
Resinous   

Pleochroism
X = pale yellow   
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.736-1.762   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.009-0.015   

Clarity
Not Available   
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   

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 Staurolite Specifications

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

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

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