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Sunstone Vs Iolite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India, Burma   
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway   

Color
Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey   
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green   

Streak
Not Available   
Not Available   

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

Planet
Jupiter   
Sun   

Element of Planets
Water   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Goddess   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Protection   

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   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1   
001   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak or absentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.52-1.56   
1.53-1.55   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.007-0.010   

Clarity
Transparent to translucent   
Transparent to translucent   

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 Sunstone Specifications

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

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