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Facts about Marcasite and Moissanite


Moissanite Vs Marcasite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
Southern and central Africa   

Color
Yellow, White   
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, Green, Yellow   

Streak
gray, Brownish, Black   
Greenish, gray   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Indistinct   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.10   
5

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
2.648-2.691   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
6H polytype   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.043   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Not Available   

Reproductive
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Not Available   

Digestive
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Not Available   

Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Marcasite Vs Moissanite Specifications

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

Marcasite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Moissanite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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