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Sapphire Vs Zircon Facts


Astrology

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

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

Streak
White   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Virgo, Sagittarius, Virgo, Sagittarius, Virgo   
Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra   

Planet
Jupiter   
Saturn   

Element of Planets
Earth, Water   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Receptive   

Deities
Apollo   
Apollo   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection   
Psychic Power, Prosperity   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Al 2 O 3   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Strong   

Dispersion
0.04   
11
0.02   
21

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.810-2.024   
1.762-1.788   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.047-0.055   
0.008-0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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   
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Zircon Vs Sapphire Specifications

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

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