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Facts about Omphacite and Garnet


Garnet Vs Omphacite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
Australia, India   

Color
Green   
Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink   

Streak
Greenish, White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius   

Planet
Not Available   
Mars   

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   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Healing, Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Scorpio   

Talisman
Not Available   
Taurus   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.662-1.723   
1.730-1.895   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al   
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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Omphacite Vs Garnet Specifications

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

Omphacite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Garnet, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Garnet, which is classic Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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