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Rock Crystal Vs Garnet Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, India   
Sri Lanka   

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

Streak
White   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius   
Not Available   

Planet
Mars   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Not Available   

Deities
Persephone   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Healing, Protection   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Scorpio   
Not Available   

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   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
None   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
0.02   
16
0.01   
27

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.730-1.895   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentWalter Schumann   

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 Rock Crystal Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Garnet Vs Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Garnet and Rock Crystal, 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.Rock Crystal, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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