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Facts about Lapis lazuli and Sapphire


Sapphire Vs Lapis lazuli Facts


Astrology

Origin
Afghanistan   
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA   

Color
Violet, Blue, White   
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink   

Streak
Blue   
Not Available   

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

Planet
Venus   
Saturn   

Element of Planets
Water   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Venus   
Apollo   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection, Courage   
Psychic Power, Prosperity   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50-3.00   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
3,6   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4   
Al 2 O 3   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Strong   

Dispersion
None   
0.02   
21

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.500-1.670   
1.762-1.788   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.008-0.009   

Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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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Lapis lazuli Vs Sapphire Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Lapis lazuli Vs Sapphire 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 Sapphire Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Lapis lazuli and Sapphire, 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.Sapphire, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Sapphire, which is classic Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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