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Facts about Hematite and Alexandrite


Alexandrite Vs Hematite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Color: color change, from bluish green (daylight) to purple, red or brown (incandescent light), Hardness: 8, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O4, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma   

Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red   
Green   

Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius   
Scorpio   

Planet
Saturn   
Venus   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Projective, Receptive   

Deities
Mars   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Healing   
Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
6   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
2.690-3.220   
1.739-1.770   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.280   
0.007-0.010   

Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
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Reproductive
Not Available   
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Digestive
Not Available   
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Psychology
Not Available   
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Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
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Hematite Vs Alexandrite Specifications

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

Hematite is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet.Hematite, that occurs commonly in Black, Reddish, gray, Red color, possesses Projective energy.Alexandrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Alexandrite, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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