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Facts about Siderite and Moonstone


Moonstone Vs Siderite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil   
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange   

Color
Yellow, Brown, gray, Greenish   
White, Green, Brownish   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   

Planet
Not Available   
Moon   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Diana   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Cancer   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.633-1.875   
1.518-1.527   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.242   
0.006-0.007   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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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Siderite Vs Moonstone Specifications

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

Siderite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Moonstone, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Moonstone, which is classic White, Green, Brownish colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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