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Facts about Sapphire and Apophyllite


Apophyllite Vs Sapphire Facts


Astrology

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

Color
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink   
Colorless, Reddish, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Green, Brown, Yellow, pink, Violet, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet   

Streak
Not Available   
White   

For which Rashi?
Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra   
Not Available   

Planet
Saturn   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Water   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Apollo   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Psychic Power, Prosperity   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
9   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Strong   
Dichroic (colorless)   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.762-1.788   
1.530-1.543   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Uniaxial/-   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
0.008-0.009   
0.000-0.003   

Clarity
Transparent   
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   
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Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Sapphire Vs Apophyllite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Sapphire Vs Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Sapphire and Apophyllite, 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.Apophyllite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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