Facts about Howlite and Tortoiseshell
Origin
Southern and central Africa
  
Southern and central Africa
  
Color
Blue, Colorless, White
  
Brown, Red, Green, Blue, Violet
  
Streak
White
  
Not Available
  
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
  
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Planet
Moon
  
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Element of Planets
Earth
  
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
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Ring Metal
Not Available
  
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Energy
Not Available
  
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Deities
Quan Yin
  
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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
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.45-2.58
  
1.25-1.35
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Luster
Vitreous
  
Not Available
  
Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
  
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Dispersion
Not Available
  
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Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Gemmological Tables (2004)
  
Refractive Index
1.583-1.608
  
1.540-1.560
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
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Crystal System
monoclinic
  
Not Available
  
Birefringence
0.019
  
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Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
OpaqueUlrich 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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Howlite Vs Tortoiseshell Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Howlite Vs Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Howlite and Tortoiseshell, before you finalize to buy one.
Howlite is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Tortoiseshell, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.