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Moonstone Vs Turquoise Facts


Astrology

Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green   
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange   

Color
Green, Blue, gray   
White, Green, Brownish   

Streak
White   
White   

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

Planet
Venus, Neptune   
Moon   

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   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Cancer   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
2.56-2.60   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
Weak   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
None   
None   

Transparency
Translucent, Opaque   
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.610-1.650   
1.518-1.527   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.040   
0.006-0.007   

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 Moonstone Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Turquoise Vs Moonstone 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 Moonstone Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Turquoise and Moonstone, 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.Moonstone, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Moonstone, which is classic White, Green, Brownish colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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