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Facts about Corundum and Riebeckite


Riebeckite Vs Corundum Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
Not Available   

Color
Violet, Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, gray   
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green   

Streak
White, None   
Grey, Greenish, Brown   

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

Finger
Not Available   
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Not Available   
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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
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous   
Vitreous, Silky   

Pleochroism
None   
X = blue   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.758-1.780   
1.680-1.698   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
0.005-0.008   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
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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 Riebeckite Specifications

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

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

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