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Lazulite Vs Gahnospinel


Gahnospinel Vs Lazulite


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa  
Sri Lanka  

Color
Blue, Green, Black  
Blue  

Streak
White  
-  

For which Rashi?
Gemini, Sagittarius  
Sagittarius, Scorpio  

Planet
Jupiter  
Pluto  

Element of Planets
-  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
-  

Ring Metal
-  
-  

Deities
-  
Hephaestus  

Not to wear with
-  
-  

Powers
-  
-  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
-  
-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17  
3.65-4.55  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  
None, but may exhibit slight parting  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
-  

Refractive Index
1.604-1.646  
1.735-1.790  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
Isometric  

Birefringence
0.031-0.036  
-9999  

Clarity
Transparent  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating  
-  

Cardiovascular
-  
-  

Respiratory
Excellent  
-  

Reproductive
-  
-  

Digestive
Supports digestive health  
-  

Psychology
Clarity  
Empowerment  

Healing
Emotional healing  
-  

Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities  
Transformation  

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Lazulite Vs Gahnospinel Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Lazulite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Lazulite Vs Gahnospinel 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. Gahnospinel fracture is Conchoidal.

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Lazulite Vs Gahnospinel Luster

A primary knowledge about Lazulite vs Gahnospinel 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. Gahnospinel, on other hand, exhibits Vitreous luster.

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