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Facts about Rhodochrosite and Moonstone


Moonstone Vs Rhodochrosite Facts


Astrology

Origin
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain   
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange   

Color
Red, Brown, rose   
White, Green, Brownish   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo   
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   

Planet
Mars   
Moon   

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   
Diana   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Love   
Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Cancer   

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   
2.56-2.60   

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

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
Weak   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
0.02   
24
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque   
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.60   
1.518-1.527   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.208-0.220   
0.006-0.007   

Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque   
Transparent   

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   
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Rhodochrosite Vs Moonstone Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Rhodochrosite Vs Moonstone 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 Moonstone Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Rhodochrosite and Moonstone, 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.Moonstone, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Moonstone, which is classic White, Green, Brownish colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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