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Aquamarine Vs Moissanite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China, Color: blue to greenish blue, Hardness: 7.5, Refractive index: 1.57 1.59, Density: 2.67 2.75, Chemical composition: Be3Al2(SiO3)6, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China. Aquamarine is a light blue or light greenish-blue variety of beryl, with darker stones being more expensive. Heat enhancement is often applied to enhance the blue color of aquamarines, but only clean pieces can be heated.   

Color
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, Green, Yellow   
Blue   

Streak
Greenish, gray   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius   

Planet
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Moon   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
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Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Not Available   
Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Poseidon/Neptune   

Not to wear with
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Powers
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Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
2.66-2.80   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.10   
5
0.01   
26

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
2.648-2.691   
1.570-1.592   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
6H polytype   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.043   
0.005-0.009   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Transparent to translucent   

Benefits

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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Moissanite Vs Aquamarine Specifications

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

Moissanite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Aquamarine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Aquamarine, which is classic Blue colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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