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Facts about Garnet and Microlite


Microlite Vs Garnet Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, India  
USA, Southern and central Africa  

Color
Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, pink  
Yellow, Brown, Reddish, Greenish, Green, gray  

Streak
White  
Yellow  

For which Rashi?
Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius  
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Planet
Mars  
-  

Element of Planets
-  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
-  

Ring Metal
-  
-  

Deities
Persephone  
-  

Not to wear with
-  
-  

Powers
Healing, Protection  
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Scorpio  
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Talisman
Taurus  
-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
5.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
None  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent  
Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.730-1.895  
1.993-2.02  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
-  

Birefringence
-9999  
-9999  

Clarity
Transparent  
Translucent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus  
-  

Cardiovascular
-  
-  

Respiratory
Good  
-  

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health  
-  

Digestive
Supports digestive health  
-  

Psychology
Passion  
Confidence  

Healing
Physical healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Passion  
Vitality  

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Garnet Vs Microlite Specifications

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

Garnet is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet.Garnet, that occurs commonly in Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, pink color, possesses energy.Microlite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of planet. Microlite, which is classic Yellow, Brown, Reddish, Greenish, Green, gray colored gem, possesses energy.

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