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Facts about Cordierite Iolite and Taaffeite


Taaffeite Vs Cordierite Iolite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Canada, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, USA   
Tanzania, Sri Lanka, China   

Color
Violet, Blue   
Colorless   

Streak
Not Available   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.66   
3.60-3.61   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Imperfect/fair/absent   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless to yellowish   
Weak   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
0.02   
18

Transparency
Transparent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.542-1.578   
1.70-1.73   

Optic Character
Biaxial/+   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.008-0.012   
0.055   

Clarity
Transparent   
Color grading system   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
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Not Available   

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Cordierite Iolite Vs Taaffeite Specifications

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

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

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