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Scapolite Vs Pietersite

Astrology

Origin

Canada, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Burma, Afghanistan
Southern and central Africa

Color

Violet, White, gray, Brown, pink, Yellow
Blue, Red

Streak

White
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For which Rashi?

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Sagittarius, Leo

Planet

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Mars

Element of Planets

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Air

Energy

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How to Wear?

Finger

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Ring Metal

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Deities

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Freyja

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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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.58-2.74-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery
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Cleavage

{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
None

Mohs Hardness

5.5-65
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
H2O+Fe2+,H3O2+Fe3+Si4O12

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Refractive Index

1.540-1.5791.54-1.56
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

tetragonal
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.006-0.037-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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

Creativity
Empowerment

Healing

Emotional healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Problem Solving & Creativity
Clarity

Scapolite Vs Pietersite Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Scapolite and Pietersite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Scapolite Vs Pietersite 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 Scapolite is ConchoidalWalter Schumann and Splintery.

Scapolite Vs Pietersite Luster

A primary knowledge about Scapolite vs Pietersite 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.