Origin
Southern and central Africa
  
Afghanistan
  
Color
Blue, Colorless, White
  
Violet, Blue, White
  
Streak
White
  
Blue
  
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
  
Sagittarius
  
Planet
Moon
  
Venus
  
Element of Planets
Earth
  
Water
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
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Ring Metal
Not Available
  
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Energy
Not Available
  
Receptive
  
Deities
Quan Yin
  
Venus
  
Not to wear with
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Powers
Not Available
  
Protection, Courage
  
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
2.45-2.58
  
2.50-3.00
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
3,6
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous, Greasy
  
Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
  
AbsentWalter Schumann
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
None
  
Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Opaque
  
Refractive Index
1.583-1.608
  
1.500-1.670
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
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Crystal System
monoclinic
  
Trigonal
  
Birefringence
0.019
  
Not Available
  
Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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 Lapis lazuli Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Howlite Vs Lapis lazuli 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 Lapis lazuli Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Howlite and Lapis lazuli, before you finalize to buy one.
Howlite is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Lapis lazuli, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Lapis lazuli, which is classic Violet, Blue, White colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.