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Purpurite Vs Iolite Facts


Astrology

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

Color
Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey   
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish   

Streak
Not Available   
Red   

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   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1   
[100] [001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
StrongArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.52-1.56   
1.85-1.92   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.070   

Clarity
Transparent to translucent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

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   
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Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Iolite Vs Purpurite Specifications

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

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