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Iolite
Alexandrite
Alexandrite Vs Iolite Facts


Astrology
Origin
Brazil, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India, Burma   
Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Color: color change, from bluish green (daylight) to purple, red or brown (incandescent light), Hardness: 8, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O4, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma   
Color
Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey   
Green   
Streak
Not Available   
Not Available   
For which Rashi?
Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus   
Scorpio   
Planet
Jupiter   
Venus   
Element of Planets
Water   
Earth   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Receptive   
Projective, Receptive   
Deities
Goddess   
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love   
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
3.69-3.81   
Fracture
Not Available   
Not Available   
Cleavage
3,1   
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
8.5   
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
BeAl 2 O 4   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   
Refractive Index
1.52-1.56   
1.739-1.770   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   
Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic   
Birefringence
Not Available   
0.007-0.010   
Clarity
Transparent to translucent   
Transparent   
Benefits
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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Iolite Vs Alexandrite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Iolite Vs Alexandrite 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 Iolite and Alexandrite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Iolite and Alexandrite, before you finalize to buy one.

Iolite is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter planet.Iolite, that occurs commonly in Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey color, possesses Receptive energy.Alexandrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Alexandrite, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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