Facts about Grandidierite and Omphacite
Origin
Madagascar
  
Southern and central Africa
  
Color
Green
  
Green
  
Streak
White
  
Greenish, White
  
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
  
3.16-3.43
  
Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
{110} Good, {110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
visible
  
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
  
Dispersion
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Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Refractive Index
1.578-1.639
  
1.662-1.723
  
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
  
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Birefringence
0.037-0.039
  
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Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
TranslucentAnthony et al
  
Physical
  
  
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Grandidierite Vs Omphacite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Grandidierite Vs Omphacite 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 Grandidierite and Omphacite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Grandidierite and Omphacite, before you finalize to buy one.
Grandidierite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Omphacite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.