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Obsidian Vs Moonstone Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange   
Australia, Canada, Guatemala, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Turkey, Mexico, Guatemala, Mexico, Guatemala   

Color
White, Green, Brownish   
Brown, Green   

Streak
White   
Not Available   

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

Planet
Moon   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Water   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Diana   
Itzpapalotl   

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   
2.35-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   
Not Available   

Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
None   
0.01   
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.518-1.527   
1.450-1.550   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Amorphous   

Birefringence
0.006-0.007   
Not Available   

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   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Moonstone Vs Obsidian Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Moonstone Vs Obsidian 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 Obsidian Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Moonstone and Obsidian, 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.Obsidian, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Obsidian, which is classic Brown, Green colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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