Origin
Afghanistan
  
Southern and central Africa
  
Color
Violet, Blue, White
  
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
  
Streak
Blue
  
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
  
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius
  
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius
  
Planet
Venus
  
Saturn
  
Element of Planets
Water
  
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
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Ring Metal
Not Available
  
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Energy
Receptive
  
Projective
  
Deities
Venus
  
Mars
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
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Powers
Protection, Courage
  
Healing
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
Not Available
  
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Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.50-3.00
  
5.00-5.30
  
Fracture
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
3,6
  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4
  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
  
Not Available
  
Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
  
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
  
Dispersion
None
  
Not Available
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
  
Refractive Index
1.500-1.670
  
2.690-3.220
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
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Crystal System
Trigonal
  
Trigonal
  
Birefringence
Not Available
  
0.280
  
Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
  
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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Lapis lazuli Vs Hematite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Lapis lazuli Vs Hematite 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 Lapis lazuli and Hematite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Lapis lazuli and Hematite, before you finalize to buy one.
Lapis lazuli is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet.Lapis lazuli, that occurs commonly in Violet, Blue, White color, possesses Receptive energy.Hematite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Hematite, which is classic Black, Reddish, gray, Red colored gem, possesses Projective energy.