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Facts about Dumortierite and Rhodochrosite


Rhodochrosite Vs Dumortierite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue   
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain   

Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink   
Red, Brown, rose   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius   
Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo   

Planet
Saturn   
Mars   

Element of Planets
Water   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Isis   
Mary Magdalene   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Healing   
Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
7-8.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   
MnCO3   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue   
Weak   

Dispersion
None   
0.02   
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque   
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
1.669-1.723   
1.60   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.011-0.037   
0.208-0.220   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent to nearly opaque   

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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Dumortierite Vs Rhodochrosite Specifications

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

Dumortierite is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet.Dumortierite, that occurs commonly in Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink color, possesses Receptive energy.Rhodochrosite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Rhodochrosite, which is classic Red, Brown, rose colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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