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Powellite Vs Labradorite

Astrology

Origin

Color

Streak

For which Rashi?

Planet

Element of Planets

Energy

Finger

Ring Metal

Deities

Not to wear with

Powers

Planetary

Talisman

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

Benefits

Neurological

Cardiovascular

Respiratory

Reproductive

Digestive

Psychology

Healing

Qualities Associated

 
India
Yellow, Greenish, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Yellow
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4.23
Conchoidal
{111} Distinct
3.5-4
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
Greasy, Subadamantine
In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al
0.03
Transparent
1.974-1.984
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-9999
Transparent
 
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Good
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Emotional healing
Vitality
 
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Finland, India, Russia
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
White
Aquarius
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Water
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Isis
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Protection, Psychic Power
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2.69-2.72
Uneven, Conchoidal
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
6-6.5
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
 
Vitreous, Pearly
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0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.554-1.573
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Triclinic
0.008-0.010
Transparent
 
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Supports heart health
Good
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Transformation
Emotional healing
Magic

Powellite Vs Labradorite Fracture

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

Powellite Vs Labradorite Luster

A primary knowledge about Powellite vs Labradorite 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. Powellite exhibits Greasy and Subadamantine luster. Labradorite, on other hand, exhibits Vitreous and Pearly luster.