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Tanzanite Vs Iolite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India, Burma   
Tanzania, Yellow, green, Yellow, green   

Color
Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey   
Blue   

Streak
Not Available   
White, Colorless   

For which Rashi?
Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus   
Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo   

Planet
Jupiter   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Water   
Air, Water, Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive, Projective   

Deities
Goddess   
Goddess   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Love, Healing   

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   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
3.35   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Present   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.03   
14

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

Refractive Index
1.52-1.56   
1.685-1.707   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.006-0.018   

Clarity
Transparent to translucent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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 Tanzanite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Iolite Vs Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Iolite and Tanzanite, 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.Tanzanite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Tanzanite, which is classic Blue colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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