Facts about Lapis lazuli and Lepidolite
Origin
Afghanistan
  
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
  
Color
Violet, Blue, White
  
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
  
Streak
Blue
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius
  
Libra
  
Planet
Venus
  
Jupiter, Neptune
  
Element of Planets
Water
  
Water
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Receptive
  
Receptive
  
Deities
Venus
  
Zeus
  
Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection, Courage
  
Protection
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-3.00
  
2.80-2.90
  
Fracture
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
3,6
  
{001} perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4
  
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
  
Vitreous, Pearly
  
Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
  
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
  
Dispersion
None
  
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Transparency
Opaque
  
Transparent
  
Refractive Index
1.500-1.670
  
1.525-1.587
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Trigonal
  
Triclinic
  
Birefringence
Not Available
  
0.0290-0.0380
  
Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Transparent
  
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 Lepidolite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Lapis lazuli Vs Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Lapis lazuli and Lepidolite, 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.Lepidolite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter and Neptune planet. Lepidolite, which is classic Violet, Colorless, gray, White colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.