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Facts about Garnet and Sapphire


Sapphire Vs Garnet Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, India   
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA   

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

Streak
White   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius   
Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra   

Planet
Mars   
Saturn   

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   
Apollo   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Healing, Protection   
Psychic Power, Prosperity   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Scorpio   
Not Available   

Talisman
Taurus   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
Al 2 O 3   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
None   
Strong   

Dispersion
0.02   
16
0.02   
21

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

Refractive Index
1.730-1.895   
1.762-1.788   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.008-0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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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   
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Garnet Vs Sapphire Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Garnet Vs Sapphire 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 Sapphire Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Garnet and Sapphire, 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.Sapphire, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Sapphire, which is classic Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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