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Pearl Vs Norbergite


Norbergite Vs Pearl


Astrology

Origin
Australia  
USA  

Color
Green, Blue  
Yellow, White, Brown, Red  

Streak
White  
White  

For which Rashi?
Cancer, Gemini  
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Planet
Moon  
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Element of Planets
Water  
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Energy
Receptive  
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Venus  
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection, Love, Money  
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85  
3.177  

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann  
Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle  

Cleavage
none  
{???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Not Available  
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann  
Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al  

Dispersion
None  
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.52-1.66  
1.563-1.593  

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
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Birefringence
0.156  
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Clarity
Translucent  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Pearl Vs Norbergite Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Pearl and Norbergite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Pearl Vs Norbergite 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 Pearl is Gemstones of the world (2001) and UnevenWalter Schumann. Norbergite fracture is Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal and Brittle.

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Pearl Vs Norbergite Luster

A primary knowledge about Pearl vs Norbergite 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. Pearl exhibits Pearly luster. Norbergite, on other hand, exhibits Vitreous luster.

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