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Astrology

Origin
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Not Available, Mexico, Spain   
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange   

Color
Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey   
White, Green, Brownish   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries   
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   

Planet
Venus, Mercury   
Moon   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Gold   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja   
Diana   

Not to wear with
Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby, Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby   
Not Available   

Powers
Money, Protection, Love, Courage   
Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Taurus   
Cancer   

Talisman
Gemini   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
0.01   
26
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.565-1.602   
1.518-1.527   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070   
0.006-0.007   

Clarity
Color grading system   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
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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Emerald Vs Moonstone Specifications

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

Emerald is known to regulate the influence of Mercury and Venus planet.Emerald, that occurs commonly in Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey color, possesses Receptive energy.Moonstone, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Moonstone, which is classic White, Green, Brownish colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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