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Facts about Sapphire and Tanzanite


Tanzanite Vs Sapphire Facts


Astrology

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

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

Streak
Not Available   
White, Colorless   

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

Planet
Saturn   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Water   
Air, Water, Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive, Projective   

Deities
Apollo   
Goddess   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Psychic Power, Prosperity   
Love, 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   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
3.35   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
9   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong   
Present   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
0.03   
14

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

Refractive Index
1.762-1.788   
1.685-1.707   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.008-0.009   
0.006-0.018   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Sapphire Vs Tanzanite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Sapphire Vs Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Sapphire and Tanzanite, 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.Tanzanite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Tanzanite, which is classic Blue colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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