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Tortoiseshell
Alexandrite
Alexandrite Vs Tortoiseshell Facts


Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa   
Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Color: color change, from bluish green (daylight) to purple, red or brown (incandescent light), Hardness: 8, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O4, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma   
Color
Brown, Red, Green, Blue, Violet   
Green   
Streak
Not Available   
Not Available   
For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Scorpio   
Planet
Not Available   
Venus   
Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   
Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   
Energy
Not Available   
Projective, Receptive   
Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   
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   
Not Available   
Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   
Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   
Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35   
3.69-3.81   
Fracture
Not Available   
Not Available   
Cleavage
Not Available   
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
8.5   
Chemical Composition
Not Available   
BeAl 2 O 4   
Optical Properties
Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   
Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   
Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   
Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   
Refractive Index
1.540-1.560   
1.739-1.770   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   
Crystal System
Not Available   
Orthorhombic   
Birefringence
Not Available   
0.007-0.010   
Clarity
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Transparent   
Benefits
Physical
  
  
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Tortoiseshell Vs Alexandrite Specifications

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

Tortoiseshell is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Alexandrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Alexandrite, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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