Facts about Purpurite and Sapphire
Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA
Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
Red
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For which Rashi?
Not Available
Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra
Planet
Not Available
Saturn
Element of Planets
Not Available
Water
Energy
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Receptive
How to Wear?
Finger
Not Available
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Ring Metal
Not Available
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Deities
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Apollo
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Psychic Power, Prosperity
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
3.95-4.03
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
None, but may exhibit parting
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
9
Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
Optical Properties
Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Strong
Dispersion
Not Available
0.02
21
Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.85-1.92
1.762-1.788
Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.070
0.008-0.009
Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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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Purpurite Vs Sapphire Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Purpurite Vs Sapphire 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 Purpurite and Sapphire Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Purpurite and Sapphire, before you finalize to buy one.
Purpurite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Sapphire, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Sapphire, which is classic Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.
