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Lepidolite Vs Moonstone Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange   
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California   

Color
White, Green, Brownish   
Violet, Colorless, gray, White   

Streak
White   
White   

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

Planet
Moon   
Jupiter, Neptune   

Element of Planets
Water   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Diana   
Zeus   

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   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60   
2.80-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
{001} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.518-1.527   
1.525-1.587   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.006-0.007   
0.0290-0.0380   

Clarity
Transparent   
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   
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Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
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Moonstone Vs Lepidolite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Moonstone Vs Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Moonstone and Lepidolite, 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.Lepidolite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter and Neptune planet. Lepidolite, which is classic Violet, Colorless, gray, White colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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