Facts about Taaffeite and Dumortierite
Origin
Tanzania, Sri Lanka, China
  
Southern and central Africa, violet, blue, violet, blue
  
Color
Colorless
  
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Blue, Brown, Violet, Greenish, pink
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Not Available
  
Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius, Leo, Sagittarius
  
Planet
Not Available
  
Saturn
  
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
  
Isis
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Powers
Not Available
  
Healing
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Talisman
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61
  
3.26-3.41
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent
  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
  
7-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
Weak
  
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
  
Dispersion
None
  
Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
  
Refractive Index
1.70-1.73
  
1.669-1.723
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Hexagonal
  
Orthorhombic
  
Birefringence
0.055
  
0.011-0.037
  
Clarity
Color grading system
  
Translucent
  
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
  
Taaffeite Vs Dumortierite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Dumortierite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Taaffeite and Dumortierite, before you finalize to buy one.
Taaffeite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. 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.