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Thulite Vs Chromite


Chromite Vs Thulite


Astrology

Origin
Australia  
Southern and central Africa  

Color
Red  
Black, Brownish, Brown  

Streak
White, Colorless  
Brown  

For which Rashi?
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Planet
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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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Brittle  

Solubility
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-  

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1  
4.5-4.8  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
None, parting may develop along {111}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Fe++Cr2O4  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
Present  
none.  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.04  
39

Transparency
Opaque, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.  
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Refractive Index
1.695  
2.08-2.16  

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
Isometric  

Birefringence
0.006-0.018  
-9999  

Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  
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Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Poor  

Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing  
Vitality  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Love  
Protection  

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Thulite Vs Chromite Fracture

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

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Thulite Vs Chromite Luster

A primary knowledge about Thulite vs Chromite 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. Thulite exhibits Vitreous luster.

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