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Facts about Sapphire and Lapis lazuli


Lapis lazuli Vs Sapphire Facts


Astrology

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

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

Streak
Not Available   
Blue   

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

Planet
Saturn   
Venus   

Element of Planets
Water   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Apollo   
Venus   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Psychic Power, Prosperity   
Protection, Courage   

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   
2.50-3.00   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
3,6   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Strong   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.762-1.788   
1.500-1.670   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.008-0.009   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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 Lapis lazuli Specifications

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

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