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Citrine Vs Iolite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India, Burma   
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Color: yellow, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Widespread; best stones come from Brazil. Citrine is one of the least expensive gemstones. Even very big pieces, 50 carats and more, can be easily found on the market. Greenish-yellow and orange stones are more valuable, and heat treatment is often applied to enhance the yellow color., Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown   

Color
Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey   
Yellow   

Streak
Not Available   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus   
Scorpio   

Planet
Jupiter   
Sun, Jupiter   

Element of Planets
Water   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Projective   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Not Available   

Ring Metal
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Deities
Goddess   
Persephone, Mercury   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Protection, Psychic Power   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
2.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
3,1   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
SiO2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
27

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.52-1.56   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.009   

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 Citrine Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Iolite Vs Citrine 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 Citrine Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Iolite and Citrine, 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.Citrine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun and Jupiter planet. Citrine, which is classic Yellow colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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