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Amethyst Vs Turquoise Facts


Astrology

Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green   
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Color: violet, purple-violet, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, USA, East Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius   
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius   

Planet
Venus, Neptune   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Buddha   
Diana   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection, Courage, Love   
Love, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
SiO2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
None   

Dispersion
None   
0.01   
27

Transparency
Translucent, Opaque   
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.610-1.650   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.040   
0.009   

Clarity
Translucent   
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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Turquoise Vs Amethyst Specifications

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

Turquoise is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet.Turquoise, that occurs commonly in Green, Blue, gray color, possesses Receptive energy.Amethyst, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Amethyst, which is classic Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Violet, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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