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Citrine Vs Diamond Facts


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Origin
Russia, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil, Color: colorless, light yellow, brownish. Very rare varieties: red, Not Available, Not Available, yellow. Hardness: 10, Refractive index: 2.42, Density: 3.52, Chemical composition: C, Crystal structure: cubic, Origins: Southern and central Africa, Russia, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil.   
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Color: yellow, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Widespread; best stones come from Brazil. Citrine is one of the least expensive gemstones. Even very big pieces, 50 carats and more, can be easily found on the market. Greenish-yellow and orange stones are more valuable, and heat treatment is often applied to enhance the yellow color., Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown   

Color
Yellow, Brown, Blue, Reddish, Colorless, White, gray, Black, Blue   
Yellow   

Streak
Colorless   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Leo   
Scorpio   

Planet
Sun, Venus, Venus, Jupiter   
Sun, Jupiter   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Projective   

Deities
Frigg   
Persephone, Mercury   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Spirituality, Protection, Courage, Healing, Love, Money, Love, Courage   
Protection, Psychic Power   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Leo   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
10   
7   

Chemical Composition
C   
SiO2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.   

Dispersion
0.04   
10
0.01   
27

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
2.417-2.419   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
cubic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Like Jupiter, it bestows money, comforts and fortune on a person when it is strong and significantly well placed. It can be useful in the cure of venereal and reproductive system diseases. Wearing a diamond is said to give happiness in the married life as well as magnetism and attractiveness to the wearer.   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Diamond Vs Citrine Specifications

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

Diamond is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter, Sun, Venus and Venus planet.Diamond, that occurs commonly in Yellow, Brown, Blue, Reddish, Colorless, White, gray, Black, Blue color, possesses Projective energy.Citrine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter and Sun planet. Citrine, which is classic Yellow colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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