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Facts about Sapphire and Citrine


Citrine Vs Sapphire Facts


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA   
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Color: yellow, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Widespread; best stones come from Brazil. Citrine is one of the least expensive gemstones. Even very big pieces, 50 carats and more, can be easily found on the market. Greenish-yellow and orange stones are more valuable, and heat treatment is often applied to enhance the yellow color., Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown   

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

Streak
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For which Rashi?
Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra   
Scorpio   

Planet
Saturn   
Sun, Jupiter   

Element of Planets
Water   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Apollo   
Persephone, Mercury   

Not to wear with
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Powers
Psychic Power, Prosperity   
Protection, Psychic Power   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
SiO2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong   
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
0.01   
27

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.762-1.788   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.008-0.009   
0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

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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Sapphire Vs Citrine Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Sapphire Vs Citrine 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 Citrine Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Sapphire and Citrine, 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.Citrine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter and Sun planet. Citrine, which is classic Yellow colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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