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Facts about Taaffeite and Zincite


Zincite Vs Taaffeite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Tanzania, Sri Lanka, China   
USA   

Color
Colorless   
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange   

Streak
White   
Yellow, yellowish orange   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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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   
5.50-5.90   

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

Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent   
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Subadamantine, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Very weak   

Dispersion
0.02   
18
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.70-1.73   
2.013-2.029   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.055   
0.016   

Clarity
Color grading system   
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Not Available   

Reproductive
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Not Available   

Digestive
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Not Available   

Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Taaffeite Vs Zincite Specifications

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

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

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