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Facts about Sapphire and Fayalite


Fayalite Vs Sapphire Facts


Astrology

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

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

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   
4.392   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Strong   
Faint   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.762-1.788   
1.827-1.879   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.008-0.009   
0.042-0.051   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentAnthony et al   

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   
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Sapphire Vs Fayalite Specifications

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

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