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Iolite Vs Staurolite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Switzerland   
Brazil, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India, Burma   

Color
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish   
Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey   

Streak
White, gray   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus   

Planet
Not Available   
Jupiter   

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   
Goddess   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.736-1.762   
1.52-1.56   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.009-0.015   
Not Available   

Clarity
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   
Transparent to translucent   

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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Staurolite Vs Iolite Specifications

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

Staurolite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Iolite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter planet. Iolite, which is classic Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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