Origin
Southern and central Africa
  
Pakistan, Tanzania
  
Color
Blue, Colorless, White
  
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
  
Streak
White
  
White, Colorless
  
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
  
Not Available
  
Planet
Moon
  
Not Available
  
Element of Planets
Earth
  
Not Available
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
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Energy
Not Available
  
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Deities
Quan Yin
  
Not Available
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
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Powers
Not Available
  
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Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available
  
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Talisman
Not Available
  
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Tenacity
Not Available
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.45-2.58
  
3.20-3.50
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
  
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
  
Refractive Index
1.583-1.608
  
1.685-1.707
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
monoclinic
  
Orthorhombic
  
Birefringence
0.019
  
0.006-0.018
  
Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Transparent
  
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 Zoisite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Howlite Vs Zoisite 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 Zoisite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Howlite and Zoisite, before you finalize to buy one.
Howlite is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Zoisite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.