Taaffeite

Almandine

Facts about Taaffeite and Almandine

Taaffeite

Almandine

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Tanzania, Sri Lanka, China

Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA

1.2 Color

Colorless

Red, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.60-3.613.95-4.30

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

2.6 Cleavage

Imperfect/fair/absent

none

2.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.57-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

Greasy, Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Weak

None

3.3 Dispersion

0.020.03

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.70-1.731.770-1.820

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

cubic

3.8 Birefringence

0.055Not Available

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Color grading system

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Taaffeite Vs Almandine Specifications

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

Taaffeite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Almandine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.