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Facts about Corundum and Cordierite


Cordierite Vs Corundum Facts


Astrology

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

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

Streak
White, None   
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   
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
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Talisman
Not Available   
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions   
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous   
Greasy, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
X = pale yellow   

Dispersion
0.02   
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.758-1.780   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
Not Available   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Not Available   

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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Corundum Vs Cordierite Specifications

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

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

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