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Alexandrite Vs Jadeite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Guatemala, Russia, Columbia, Canada, Italy   
Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Color: color change, from bluish green (daylight) to purple, red or brown (incandescent light), Hardness: 8, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O4, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma   

Color
White, Red, Brown, Green, gray   
Green   

Streak
White   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Scorpio   

Planet
Not Available   
Venus   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Projective, Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Love   

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
3.28-3.38   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Good on [110]   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
BeAl 2 O 4   

Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
1.652-1.688   
1.739-1.770   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.013-0.020   
0.007-0.010   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

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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Jadeite Vs Alexandrite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Jadeite Vs Alexandrite 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 Jadeite and Alexandrite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Jadeite and Alexandrite, before you finalize to buy one.

Jadeite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Alexandrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Alexandrite, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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