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Augite Vs Peridot Facts


Astrology

Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil   
USA, Mexico   

Color
Green   
Green, Brown, Greenish, Brown, Green, Green, Black   

Streak
None   
Greenish, gray, Greenish, gray   

For which Rashi?
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo   
Not Available   

Planet
Sun   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Isis   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Protection, Wealth   
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.19-3.56   

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

Cleavage
Poor   
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Pale green   

Dispersion
0.02   
18
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Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.64-1.69   
1.671-1.774   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c   

Birefringence
0.036   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
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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Peridot Vs Augite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Peridot Vs Augite 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 Augite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Peridot and Augite, 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.Augite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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