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Facts about Aragonite and Smoky Quartz


Smoky Quartz Vs Aragonite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Canada, Pakistan   
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa   

Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange   
Brown, Black   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn   
Capricorn, Sagittarius   

Planet
Sun   
Saturn   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Goddess   
Nerthus   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection   
Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Dilute acid   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96   
2.65   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
27

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.525-1.686   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.155   
0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Opaque   

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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Aragonite Vs Smoky Quartz Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Aragonite Vs Smoky Quartz specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Aragonite and Smoky Quartz Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Aragonite and Smoky Quartz, before you finalize to buy one.

Aragonite is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet.Aragonite, that occurs commonly in Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange color, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.Smoky Quartz, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Smoky Quartz, which is classic Brown, Black colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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