Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
Red
For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius
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Planet
Saturn
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Element of Planets
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Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective
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Deities
Mars
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
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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
3.2-3.4
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
[100] [001] perfect
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
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Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
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Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Refractive Index
2.690-3.220
1.85-1.92
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.280
0.070
Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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 Purpurite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Hematite Vs Purpurite 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 Purpurite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Hematite and Purpurite, 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.Purpurite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.