Dravite

Taaffeite

Facts about Dravite and Taaffeite

Dravite

Taaffeite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Southern and central Africa

Tanzania, Sri Lanka, China

1.2 Color

White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, Black, Green, Red, Blue, White

Colorless

1.3 Streak

Colorless

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.03-3.183.60-3.61

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

2.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Imperfect/fair/absent

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.58-8.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Very strong: pale yellow colorless

Weak

3.3 Dispersion

0.020.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.70-1.73

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m

Hexagonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.0320.055

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

Color grading system

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Dravite Vs Taaffeite Specifications

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

Dravite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Taaffeite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.