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Almandine Vs Lawsonite


Astrology

Origin
Italy, China  
Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA  

Color
Colorless, White, Blue, gray  
Red, Brown, Brownish, Black  

Streak
White  
White  

For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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-  

Energy
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
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Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.09  
3.95-4.30  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}  
none  

Mohs Hardness
8  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O  
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy  
Greasy, Vitreous  

Pleochroism
Weak  
None  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.03  
99+

Transparency
-  
-  

Refractive Index
1.672-1.676  
1.770-1.820  

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
cubic  

Birefringence
0.019-0.021  
-9999  

Clarity
-  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health  

Digestive
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Psychology
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Strength  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
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Devotion  

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