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Purpurite Vs Rhodolite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka   
Southern and central Africa   

Color
Red   
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish   

Streak
Not Available   
Red   

For which Rashi?
Taurus   
Not Available   

Planet
Mars   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Not Available   

Deities
Venus   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Love   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
[100] [001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
None   
StrongArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.760   
1.85-1.92   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
cubic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.010-0.014   
0.070   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

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   
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
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Rhodolite Vs Purpurite Specifications

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

Rhodolite is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet.Rhodolite, that occurs commonly in Red color, possesses Projective energy.Purpurite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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