Sapphire

Alexandrite

Facts about Sapphire and Alexandrite

Sapphire

Alexandrite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA

Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Color: color change, from bluish green (daylight) to purple, red or brown (incandescent light), Hardness: 8, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O4, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma

1.2 Color

Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink

Green

1.3 Streak

Not Available

1.4 For which Rashi?

Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra

Scorpio

1.5 Planet

Saturn

Venus

1.6 Element of Planets

Water

Earth

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Receptive

Projective, Receptive

1.9 Deities

Apollo

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1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Psychic Power, Prosperity

Love

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.03

3.69-3.81

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Not Available

2.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

1,1 ; 3,2.

2.7 Mohs Hardness

8.5

2.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

BeAl ₂ O ₄

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Strong

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3.3 Dispersion

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0.02

Rank: 21 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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0.044 (Anglesite Spe..)

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3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.762-1.788

1.739-1.770

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

Biaxial/+

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.009

0.007-0.010

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Sapphire Vs Alexandrite Specifications

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

Sapphire is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet.Sapphire, that occurs commonly in Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink color, possesses Receptive energy.Alexandrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Alexandrite, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.