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Dumortierite Vs Sunstone Facts


Astrology

Origin
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway   
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue   

Color
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green   
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink   

Streak
Not Available   
White   

For which Rashi?
Leo   
Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius   

Planet
Sun   
Saturn   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Isis   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection   
Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
001   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak or absentWalter Schumann   
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue   

Dispersion
None   
None   

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

Refractive Index
1.53-1.55   
1.669-1.723   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
0.011-0.037   

Clarity
Transparent to translucent   
Translucent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Not Available   

Reproductive
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Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
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Psychology
Not Available   
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Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
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Sunstone Vs Dumortierite Specifications

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

Sunstone is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet.Sunstone, that occurs commonly in Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green color, possesses Projective energy.Dumortierite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Dumortierite, which is classic Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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