Origin
Southern and central Africa
  
India, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar
  
Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
  
Black, Brownish, Greenish
  
Streak
Red
  
Brown
  
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
  
3.18-3.22
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
  
{1011} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
  
Very strong: yellow-brown pale yellow
  
Dispersion
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Transparent, Translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.85-1.92
  
1.635-1.672
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
  
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Birefringence
0.070
  
0.025
  
Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
  
Transparent
  
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 Schorl Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Purpurite Vs Schorl 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 Schorl Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Purpurite and Schorl, before you finalize to buy one.
Purpurite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Schorl, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.