Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange
  
Southern and central Africa
  
Color
White, Green, Brownish
  
Blue, Colorless, White
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
  
Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
  
Planet
Moon
  
Moon
  
Element of Planets
Water
  
Earth
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Receptive
  
Not Available
  
Deities
Diana
  
Quan Yin
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Powers
Love
  
Not Available
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Cancer
  
Not Available
  
Talisman
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
  
2.45-2.58
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
  
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Luster
Pearly
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
  
NilArthur Thomas
  
Dispersion
None
  
Not Available
  
Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
  
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Refractive Index
1.518-1.527
  
1.583-1.608
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
monoclinic
  
monoclinic
  
Birefringence
0.006-0.007
  
0.019
  
Clarity
Transparent
  
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Physical
  
  
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Not Available
  
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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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Moonstone Vs Howlite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Moonstone Vs Howlite 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 Howlite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Moonstone and Howlite, 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.Howlite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet.