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Zoisite Vs Tektite


Tektite Vs Zoisite


Astrology

Origin
Pakistan, Tanzania  
Australia  

Color
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red  
Green  

Streak
White, Colorless  
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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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
2.34-2.51  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
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Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
SiO2, Al2O3, FeO, MgO, CaO, K2O, Na2O  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
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Pleochroism
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green  
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Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.  
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Refractive Index
1.685-1.707  
1.490-1.520  

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
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Birefringence
0.006-0.018  
-9999  

Clarity
Transparent  
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Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus  

Cardiovascular
Supports heart health  
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Respiratory
Excellent  
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health  
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation  
Protection  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Spiritual healing  

Qualities Associated
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Psychic Abilities  

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Zoisite Vs Tektite Fracture

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

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Zoisite Vs Tektite Luster

A primary knowledge about Zoisite vs Tektite 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. Zoisite exhibits Vitreous luster.

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