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Variscite Vs Turquoise Facts


Astrology

Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green   
Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Spain, Brazil   

Color
Green, Blue, gray   
Green, Blue, Colorless   

Streak
White   
White   

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

Planet
Venus, Neptune   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Buddha   
Past Life Recall   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection, Courage, Love   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

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   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy   
Vitreous, Waxy   

Pleochroism
Weak   
MissingWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent, Opaque   
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.   

Refractive Index
1.610-1.650   
1.560-1.594   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.040   
0.031   

Clarity
Translucent   
Translucent   

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 Variscite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Turquoise Vs Variscite 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 Variscite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Turquoise and Variscite, 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.Variscite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Variscite, which is classic Green, Blue, Colorless colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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