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Facts about Moonstone and Turquoise


Turquoise Vs Moonstone Facts


Astrology

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

Color
White, Green, Brownish   
Green, Blue, gray   

Streak
White   
White   

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

Planet
Moon   
Venus, Neptune   

Element of Planets
Water   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Diana   
Buddha   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Love   
Protection, Courage, Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Cancer   
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60   
2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Weak   

Dispersion
None   
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.518-1.527   
1.610-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.006-0.007   
0.040   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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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 Turquoise Specifications

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

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