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Facts about Schorl and Rhodochrosite


Rhodochrosite Vs Schorl Facts


Astrology

Origin
India, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar   
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain   

Color
Black, Brownish, Greenish   
Red, Brown, rose   

Streak
Brown   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo   

Planet
Not Available   
Mars   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Projective   

Deities
Not Available   
Mary Magdalene   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.22   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
MnCO3   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Very strong: yellow-brown pale yellow   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
1.635-1.672   
1.60   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.025   
0.208-0.220   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent to nearly opaque   

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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Schorl Vs Rhodochrosite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Schorl Vs Rhodochrosite 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 Schorl and Rhodochrosite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Schorl and Rhodochrosite, before you finalize to buy one.

Schorl is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Rhodochrosite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Rhodochrosite, which is classic Red, Brown, rose colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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