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Amethyst Vs Peridot Facts


Astrology

Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil   
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Color: violet, purple-violet, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, USA, East Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia   

Color
Green   
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Violet, pink   

Streak
None   
White   

For which Rashi?
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo   
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius   

Planet
Sun   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Isis   
Diana   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection, Wealth   
Love, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Poor   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
SiO2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
None   

Dispersion
0.02   
18
0.01   
27

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.64-1.69   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.036   
0.009   

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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Peridot Vs Amethyst Specifications

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

Peridot is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet.Peridot, that occurs commonly in Green color, possesses Receptive energy.Amethyst, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Amethyst, which is classic Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Violet, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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