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Turquoise
Citrine
Citrine Vs Turquoise Facts


Astrology
Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green   
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Color: yellow, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Widespread; best stones come from Brazil. Citrine is one of the least expensive gemstones. Even very big pieces, 50 carats and more, can be easily found on the market. Greenish-yellow and orange stones are more valuable, and heat treatment is often applied to enhance the yellow color., Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown   
Color
Green, Blue, gray   
Yellow   
Streak
White   
Not Available   
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius   
Scorpio   
Planet
Venus, Neptune   
Sun, Jupiter   
Element of Planets
Earth   
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   
Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Receptive   
Projective   
Deities
Buddha   
Persephone, Mercury   
Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Protection, Courage, Love   
Protection, Psychic Power   
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
Not Available   
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   
Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   
Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
2.65   
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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   
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.   
Dispersion
None   
0.01   
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque   
Transparent   
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
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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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Turquoise Vs Citrine Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Turquoise Vs Citrine 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 Citrine Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Turquoise and Citrine, 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.Citrine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter and Sun planet. Citrine, which is classic Yellow colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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