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Facts about Omphacite and Citrine

Omphacite
Citrine
Citrine Vs Omphacite Facts


Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa   
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Color: yellow, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Widespread; best stones come from Brazil. Citrine is one of the least expensive gemstones. Even very big pieces, 50 carats and more, can be easily found on the market. Greenish-yellow and orange stones are more valuable, and heat treatment is often applied to enhance the yellow color., Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown   
Color
Green   
Yellow   
Streak
Greenish, White   
Not Available   
For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Scorpio   
Planet
Not Available   
Sun, Jupiter   
Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   
Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   
Energy
Not Available   
Projective   
Deities
Not Available   
Persephone, Mercury   
Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   
Powers
Not Available   
Protection, Psychic Power   
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available   
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Talisman
Not Available   
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   
Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   
Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43   
2.65   
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good   
Indiscernible   
Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   
Pleochroism
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green   
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.   
Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Transparent   
Refractive Index
1.662-1.723   
1.544-1.553   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   
Crystal System
Not Available   
Trigonal   
Birefringence
Not Available   
0.009   
Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al   
Transparent   
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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Omphacite Vs Citrine Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Omphacite Vs Citrine 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 Omphacite and Citrine Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Omphacite and Citrine, before you finalize to buy one.

Omphacite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Citrine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter and Sun planet. Citrine, which is classic Yellow colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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