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Facts about Sapphire and Danburite


Danburite Vs Sapphire Facts


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA   
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Color: colorless, light yellow, light pink, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.63 1.64, Density: 2.98 3.03, Chemical composition: Ca(B2Si2O8), Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: USA, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Japan. Colorless danburites are common, with light pink or yellowish stones being more rare and expensive. Only eye clean pieces are valuable.   

Color
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink   
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish, Yellow   

Streak
Not Available   
White   

For which Rashi?
Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra   
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Planet
Saturn   
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Element of Planets
Water   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
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Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Receptive   
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Deities
Apollo   
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Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Psychic Power, Prosperity   
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
2.97-3.03   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
{001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Strong   
Weak: pale yellow yellow   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
0.02   
22

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.762-1.788   
1.627-1.639   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.008-0.009   
0.006   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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 Danburite Specifications

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

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