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Facts about Crocoite and Purpurite


Purpurite Vs Crocoite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, Southern and central Africa   
Southern and central Africa   

Color
Red, Yellow, Red, orange   
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish   

Streak
yellowish orange   
Red   

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   
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Talisman
Not Available   
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.90-6.10   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct   
[100] [001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Distinctly trichroic   
StrongArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Refractive Index
2.31-2.66   
1.85-1.92   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/n   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.070   

Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

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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Crocoite Vs Purpurite Specifications

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

Crocoite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Purpurite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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