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Facts about Sapphire and Dumortierite


Dumortierite Vs Sapphire Facts


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA   
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue   

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

Streak
Not Available   
White   

For which Rashi?
Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra   
Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius   

Planet
Saturn   
Saturn   

Element of Planets
Water   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Apollo   
Isis   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Psychic Power, Prosperity   
Healing   

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   
3.26-3.41   

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

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong   
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Translucent, Translucent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.762-1.788   
1.669-1.723   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.008-0.009   
0.011-0.037   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Not Available   

Reproductive
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Not Available   

Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Sapphire Vs Dumortierite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Sapphire Vs Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Sapphire and Dumortierite, 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.Dumortierite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Dumortierite, which is classic Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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