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Garnet Vs Zircon Facts


Astrology

Origin
Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia   
Australia, India   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Virgo, Sagittarius, Virgo, Sagittarius, Virgo   
Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius   

Planet
Jupiter   
Mars   

Element of Planets
Earth, Water   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Projective   

Deities
Apollo   
Persephone   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection   
Healing, Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Scorpio   

Talisman
Not Available   
Taurus   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Weak   
None   

Dispersion
0.04   
11
0.02   
16

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.810-2.024   
1.730-1.895   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.047-0.055   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
Not Available   
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Digestive
Not Available   
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Psychology
Not Available   
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Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
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Zircon Vs Garnet Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Zircon Vs Garnet 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 Garnet Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Zircon and Garnet, 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.Garnet, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Garnet, which is classic Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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