Origin
Southern and central Africa
  
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
  
Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
  
Green
  
Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
  
None
  
For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius
  
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
  
Planet
Saturn
  
Sun
  
Element of Planets
Not Available
  
Earth
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Projective
  
Receptive
  
Deities
Mars
  
Isis
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Powers
Healing
  
Protection, Wealth
  
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
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Vitreous, Greasy
  
Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
  
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
  
Transparent
  
Refractive Index
2.690-3.220
  
1.64-1.69
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Trigonal
  
Orthorhombic
  
Birefringence
0.280
  
0.036
  
Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
  
Transparent
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Qualities Associated
Not Available
  
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Hematite Vs Peridot Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Hematite Vs Peridot 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 Peridot Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Hematite and Peridot, 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.Peridot, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Peridot, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.