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Facts about Zircon and Apatite


Apatite Vs Zircon Facts


Astrology

Origin
Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia   
Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Color: green, greenish yellow, blue, violet, Hardness: 5, Refractive index: 1.60 1.67, Density: 3.17 3.35, Chemical composition: Phosphate composition, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, brown, green, Yellow, violet, brown, green, Yellow, violet   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Virgo, Sagittarius, Virgo, Sagittarius, Virgo   
Gemini   

Planet
Jupiter   
Mercury   

Element of Planets
Earth, Water   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective   
Projective   

Deities
Apollo   
Jupiter/Neptune   

Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection   
Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
insoluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
3.16-3.23   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Blue stones – strong   

Dispersion
0.04   
11
0.01   
27

Transparency
Transparent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.810-2.024   
1.628-1.651   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.047-0.055   
0.002-0.008   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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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Zircon Vs Apatite Specifications

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

Zircon is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter planet.Zircon, that occurs commonly in Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Yellow, Red, Brown, Green, Blue, Reddish, gray color, possesses Projective energy.Apatite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mercury planet. Apatite, which is classic Yellow, Green, Blue, Blue, Green, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, Green, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, Violet, pink, Brown colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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