Origin
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain
  
Southern and central Africa
  
Color
Red, Brown, rose
  
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
  
Streak
White
  
Red
  
For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo
  
Not Available
  
Planet
Mars
  
Not Available
  
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
Projective
  
Not Available
  
Deities
Mary Magdalene
  
Not Available
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
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Powers
Love
  
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Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available
  
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Talisman
Not Available
  
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Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
  
3.2-3.4
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
[100] [001] perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
4-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
MnCO3
  
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Not Available
  
Pleochroism
Weak
  
StrongArthur Thomas
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
  
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Refractive Index
1.60
  
1.85-1.92
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Trigonal
  
Orthorhombic
  
Birefringence
0.208-0.220
  
0.070
  
Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque
  
TranslucentWalter Schumann
  
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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Rhodochrosite Vs Purpurite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Rhodochrosite Vs Purpurite 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 Purpurite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Rhodochrosite and Purpurite, 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.Purpurite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.