Origin
Southern and central Africa
  
Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
  
Color
Black, Blue, Violet
  
Red, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
  
3.95-4.30
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{210} Perfect
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Greasy, Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
Strong in shades of violet when dark-colored.Anthony et al
  
None
  
Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent
  
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Refractive Index
1.622-1.666
  
1.770-1.820
  
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
  
cubic
  
Birefringence
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Clarity
Transparent
  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
  
Physical
  
  
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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Holmquistite Vs Almandine Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Holmquistite Vs Almandine 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 Holmquistite and Almandine Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Holmquistite and Almandine, before you finalize to buy one.
Holmquistite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Almandine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.