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Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange   
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway   

Color
White, Green, Brownish   
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green   

Streak
White   
Not Available   

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

Planet
Moon   
Sun   

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   
Not Available   

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   
2.62-2.65   

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

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
001   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Weak or absentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
None   
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.518-1.527   
1.53-1.55   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.006-0.007   
0.007-0.010   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent to translucent   

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 Sunstone Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Moonstone Vs Sunstone 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 Sunstone Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Moonstone and Sunstone, 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.Sunstone, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Sunstone, which is classic Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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