Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Color: green, greenish yellow, blue, violet, Hardness: 5, Refractive index: 1.60 1.67, Density: 3.17 3.35, Chemical composition: Phosphate composition, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, brown, green, Yellow, violet, brown, green, Yellow, violet
Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Yellow, Green, Blue, Blue, Green, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, Green, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, Violet, pink, Brown
Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
White
For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius
Gemini
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
Projective
Projective
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Mars
Jupiter/Neptune
Not to wear with
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Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
3.16-3.23
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Blue stones – strong
Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Refractive Index
2.690-3.220
1.628-1.651
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.280
0.002-0.008
Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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Hematite Vs Apatite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Hematite Vs Apatite 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 Apatite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Hematite and Apatite, 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.Apatite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mercury planet. Apatite, which is classic Yellow, Green, Blue, Blue, Green, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, Green, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, Violet, pink, Brown colored gem, possesses Projective energy.