Origin
Southern and central Africa
  
Not Available
  
Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
  
Red
  
Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius
  
Taurus, Leo, Taurus, Leo, Taurus, Leo
  
Planet
Saturn
  
Sun
  
Element of Planets
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Projective
  
Projective
  
Deities
Mars
  
Isis, Bragi
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Powers
Healing
  
Protection, Healing, Courage
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Talisman
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
SiO2
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
  
AbsentWalter Schumann
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
None
  
Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
  
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
  
Refractive Index
2.690-3.220
  
1.535-1.539
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Trigonal
  
Trigonal
  
Birefringence
0.280
  
0.003-0.009
  
Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
  
Translucent
  
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
  
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Qualities Associated
Not Available
  
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Hematite Vs Carnelian Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Hematite Vs Carnelian 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 Carnelian Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Hematite and Carnelian, 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.Carnelian, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Carnelian, which is classic Red colored gem, possesses Projective energy.