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Astrology

Origin
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway   
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange   

Color
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green   
White, Green, Brownish   

Streak
Not Available   
White   

For which Rashi?
Leo   
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   

Planet
Sun   
Moon   

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   
Diana   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection   
Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Cancer   

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   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
001   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
Weak or absentWalter Schumann   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
None   
None   

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

Refractive Index
1.53-1.55   
1.518-1.527   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
0.006-0.007   

Clarity
Transparent to translucent   
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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Sunstone Vs Moonstone Specifications

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