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Facts about Taaffeite and Rhodochrosite


Rhodochrosite Vs Taaffeite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Tanzania, Sri Lanka, China   
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain   

Color
Colorless   
Red, Brown, rose   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo   

Planet
Not Available   
Mars   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Projective   

Deities
Not Available   
Mary Magdalene   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
MnCO3   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Weak   

Dispersion
0.02   
18
0.02   
24

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
1.70-1.73   
1.60   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.055   
0.208-0.220   

Clarity
Color grading system   
Transparent to nearly opaque   

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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Taaffeite Vs Rhodochrosite Specifications

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

Taaffeite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Rhodochrosite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Rhodochrosite, which is classic Red, Brown, rose colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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