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Turquoise Vs Staurolite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Switzerland   
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green   

Color
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish   
Green, Blue, gray   

Streak
White, gray   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius   

Planet
Not Available   
Venus, Neptune   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Buddha   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Protection, Courage, Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.736-1.762   
1.610-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.009-0.015   
0.040   

Clarity
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   
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 Turquoise Specifications

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

Staurolite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Turquoise, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet. Turquoise, which is classic Green, Blue, gray colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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