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Corundum Vs Iolite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India, Burma   
Southern and central Africa   

Color
Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey   
Violet, Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, gray   

Streak
Not Available   
White, None   

For which Rashi?
Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus   
Not Available   

Planet
Jupiter   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Water   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Goddess   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
3,1   
None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
21

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.52-1.56   
1.758-1.780   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.007-0.010   

Clarity
Transparent to translucent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Iolite Vs Corundum Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Iolite Vs Corundum 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 Corundum Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Iolite and Corundum, 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.Corundum, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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