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Lazulite Vs Erythrite


Erythrite Vs Lazulite


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa  
Czech, Mexico, Australia  

Color
Blue, Green, Black  
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink  

Streak
White  
Red  

For which Rashi?
Gemini, Sagittarius  
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Planet
Jupiter  
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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
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Sectile  

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17  
3.06  

Fracture
Uneven  
Sectile  

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

Optical Properties

Luster
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Subadamantine, Pearly  

Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.03  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
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Refractive Index
1.604-1.646  
1.626-1.629  

Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.031-0.036  
-9999  

Clarity
Transparent  
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Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating  
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent  
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Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health  
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Psychology
Clarity  
Compassion  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities  
Vitality  

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Lazulite Vs Erythrite Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Lazulite and Erythrite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Lazulite Vs Erythrite fracture. Whenever a gemstone chip breaks, it leaves a characteristic line along its breakage. Such lines are known as fracture and are used to identify the gemstones in their initial stages of production when they are in the form of rough minerals. Fracture is usually described with the terms “fibrous” and “splintery” to denote a fracture that usually leaves elongated and sharp edges. Fracture observed in Lazulite is Uneven. Erythrite fracture is Sectile.

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Lazulite Vs Erythrite Luster

A primary knowledge about Lazulite vs Erythrite luster is useful in apparent identifications of these gemstones. Luster is the measure of light that gets reflected when incident on a finished cut gemstone. There are two major types of lusters: Silky and Adamantine. Since luster varies between two crystals of even the same gemstone, luster is limited to basic identification criteria. Erythrite, on other hand, exhibits Subadamantine and Pearly luster.

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