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Facts about Tanzanite and Sapphire


Sapphire Vs Tanzanite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Tanzania, Yellow, green, Yellow, green   
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA   

Color
Blue   
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink   

Streak
White, Colorless   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo   
Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra   

Planet
Not Available   
Saturn   

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   
Apollo   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Love, Healing   
Psychic Power, Prosperity   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
9   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Al 2 O 3   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Present   
Strong   

Dispersion
0.03   
14
0.02   
21

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

Refractive Index
1.685-1.707   
1.762-1.788   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.006-0.018   
0.008-0.009   

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   

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Tanzanite Vs Sapphire Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Tanzanite Vs Sapphire 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 Sapphire Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Tanzanite and Sapphire, 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.Sapphire, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Sapphire, which is classic Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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