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Facts about Zoisite and Amethyst


Amethyst Vs Zoisite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Pakistan, Tanzania   
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Color: violet, purple-violet, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, USA, East Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia   

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

Streak
White, Colorless   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Diana   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Love, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
SiO2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green   
None   

Dispersion
0.02   
19
0.01   
27

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.   
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.685-1.707   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.006-0.018   
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   
Not Available   

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Zoisite Vs Amethyst Specifications

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

Zoisite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Amethyst, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Amethyst, which is classic Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Violet, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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