Home
Gemstones


Facts about Tanzanite and Moonstone


Moonstone Vs Tanzanite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Tanzania, Yellow, green, Yellow, green   
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange   

Color
Blue   
White, Green, Brownish   

Streak
White, Colorless   
White   

For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo   
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   

Planet
Not Available   
Moon   

Element of Planets
Air, Water, Earth   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive, Projective   
Receptive   

Deities
Goddess   
Diana   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Love, Healing   
Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Cancer   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
2.56-2.60   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
Present   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
0.03   
14
None   

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

Refractive Index
1.685-1.707   
1.518-1.527   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.006-0.018   
0.006-0.007   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
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   

Summary >>
<< Benefits

Tanzanite Vs Moonstone Specifications

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

Tanzanite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.Tanzanite, that occurs commonly in Blue color, possesses Projective and Receptive 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.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

Semi Precious

Semi Precious


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones