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Astrology

Origin
Australia, India   
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange   

Color
Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink   
White, Green, Brownish   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius   
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   

Planet
Mars   
Moon   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Receptive   

Deities
Persephone   
Diana   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Healing, Protection   
Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Scorpio   
Cancer   

Talisman
Taurus   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
2.56-2.60   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
None   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
0.02   
16
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.730-1.895   
1.518-1.527   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.006-0.007   

Clarity
Transparent   
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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Garnet Vs Moonstone Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Garnet 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 Garnet and Moonstone Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Garnet and Moonstone, 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, Red, Green, Yellow, pink color, possesses Projective 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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