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Moissanite Vs Turquoise Facts


Astrology

Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green   
Southern and central Africa   

Color
Green, Blue, gray   
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, Green, Yellow   

Streak
White   
Greenish, gray   

For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius   
Not Available   

Planet
Venus, Neptune   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Buddha   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Protection, Courage, Love   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
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Talisman
Not Available   
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Weak   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
None   
0.10   
5

Transparency
Translucent, Opaque   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.610-1.650   
2.648-2.691   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
6H polytype   

Birefringence
0.040   
0.043   

Clarity
Translucent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
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Reproductive
Not Available   
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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 Moissanite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Turquoise Vs Moissanite 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 Moissanite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Turquoise and Moissanite, 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.Moissanite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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