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Facts about Rhodochrosite and Hematite


Hematite Vs Rhodochrosite Facts


Astrology

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

Color
Red, Brown, rose   
Black, Reddish, gray, Red   

Streak
White   
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red   

For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo   
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius   

Planet
Mars   
Saturn   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Projective   

Deities
Mary Magdalene   
Mars   

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   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
5.00-5.30   

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

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Weak   
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red   

Dispersion
0.02   
24
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque   
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.60   
2.690-3.220   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.208-0.220   
0.280   

Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque   
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Rhodochrosite Vs Hematite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Rhodochrosite Vs Hematite 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 Hematite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Rhodochrosite and Hematite, 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.Hematite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Hematite, which is classic Black, Reddish, gray, Red colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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