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Spinel Vs Peridot Facts


Astrology

Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil   
Brazil, USA, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Russia   

Color
Green   
Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown   

Streak
None   
White   

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

Planet
Sun   
Pluto   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Isis   
Hephaestus   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection, Wealth   
Money   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.64-3.66   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Poor   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
8   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
MgAl2O4   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous   

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

Dispersion
0.02   
18
0.02   
18

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.64-1.69   
1.73   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Isometric   

Birefringence
0.036   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
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Reproductive
Not Available   
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Digestive
Not Available   
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Psychology
Not Available   
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Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
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Peridot Vs Spinel Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Peridot Vs Spinel 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 Spinel Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Peridot and Spinel, 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.Spinel, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Pluto planet. Spinel, which is classic Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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