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Danburite Vs Cuprite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Color: colorless, light yellow, light pink, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.63 1.64, Density: 2.98 3.03, Chemical composition: Ca(B2Si2O8), Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: USA, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Japan. Colorless danburites are common, with light pink or yellowish stones being more rare and expensive. Only eye clean pieces are valuable.   

Color
Red, Brown, Red, Red, Black   
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish, Yellow   

Streak
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red   
White   

For which Rashi?
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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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Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15   
2.97-3.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   
{001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7   

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
visible   
Weak: pale yellow yellow   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
2.849   
1.627-1.639   

Optic Character
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Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
cubic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
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0.006   

Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

Benefits

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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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Cuprite Vs Danburite Specifications

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

Cuprite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Danburite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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