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Facts about Rhodochrosite and Dumortierite


Dumortierite Vs Rhodochrosite Facts


Astrology

Origin
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain   
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue   

Color
Red, Brown, rose   
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo   
Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius   

Planet
Mars   
Saturn   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Receptive   

Deities
Mary Magdalene   
Isis   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Love   
Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue   

Dispersion
0.02   
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None   

Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque   
Translucent, Translucent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.60   
1.669-1.723   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.208-0.220   
0.011-0.037   

Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque   
Translucent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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Rhodochrosite Vs Dumortierite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Rhodochrosite Vs Dumortierite 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 Rhodochrosite and Dumortierite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Rhodochrosite and Dumortierite, before you finalize to buy one.

Rhodochrosite is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet.Rhodochrosite, that occurs commonly in Red, Brown, rose color, possesses Projective energy.Dumortierite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Dumortierite, which is classic Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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