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Facts about Iolite and Tortoiseshell


Tortoiseshell Vs Iolite Facts


Astrology

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

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

Streak
Not Available   
Not Available   

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

Planet
Jupiter   
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Element of Planets
Water   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Receptive   
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Deities
Goddess   
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
1.25-1.35   

Fracture
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Not Available   

Cleavage
3,1   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
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Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
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Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
1.52-1.56   
1.540-1.560   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
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Clarity
Transparent to translucent   
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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 Tortoiseshell Specifications

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

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