Facts about Purpurite and Sunstone
Origin
Southern and central Africa
  
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
  
Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
  
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green
  
Streak
Red
  
Not Available
  
For which Rashi?
Not Available
  
Leo
  
Planet
Not Available
  
Sun
  
Element of Planets
Not Available
  
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
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Ring Metal
Not Available
  
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Energy
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Projective
  
Deities
Not Available
  
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
  
Weak or absentWalter Schumann
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
None
  
Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.85-1.92
  
1.53-1.55
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
  
Triclinic
  
Birefringence
0.070
  
0.007-0.010
  
Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
  
Transparent to translucent
  
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 Sunstone Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Purpurite Vs Sunstone 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 Sunstone Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Purpurite and Sunstone, before you finalize to buy one.
Purpurite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Sunstone, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Sunstone, which is classic Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green colored gem, possesses Projective energy.