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Facts about Moonstone and Aragonite


Aragonite Vs Moonstone Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange   
Canada, Pakistan   

Color
White, Green, Brownish   
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   
Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn   

Planet
Moon   
Sun   

Element of Planets
Water   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Projective, Receptive   

Deities
Diana   
Goddess   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Love   
Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Cancer   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Dilute acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60   
2.93-2.96   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
StrongArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.518-1.527   
1.525-1.686   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.006-0.007   
0.155   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Reproductive
Not Available   
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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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Moonstone Vs Aragonite Specifications

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

Moonstone is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet.Moonstone, that occurs commonly in White, Green, Brownish color, possesses Receptive energy.Aragonite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Aragonite, which is classic Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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