Origin
Southern and central Africa
  
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue
  
Color
Blue, Colorless, White
  
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
  
Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius
  
Planet
Moon
  
Saturn
  
Element of Planets
Earth
  
Water
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
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Energy
Not Available
  
Receptive
  
Deities
Quan Yin
  
Isis
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
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Powers
Not Available
  
Healing
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Not Available
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.45-2.58
  
3.26-3.41
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
None
  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
7-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
  
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
None
  
Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
  
Refractive Index
1.583-1.608
  
1.669-1.723
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
monoclinic
  
Orthorhombic
  
Birefringence
0.019
  
0.011-0.037
  
Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Translucent
  
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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Howlite Vs Dumortierite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Howlite Vs Dumortierite 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 Howlite and Dumortierite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Howlite and Dumortierite, before you finalize to buy one.
Howlite is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Dumortierite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Dumortierite, which is classic Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.