Facts about Marcasite and Quartz
Origin
Southern and central Africa
  
Brazil
  
Color
Yellow, White
  
Black, Colorless, Green, Violet, White, Yellow, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Brown, Colorless, Violet, gray, Yellow
  
Streak
gray, Brownish, Black
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Not Available
  
Taurus, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius
  
Planet
Not Available
  
Venus, Moon
  
Element of Planets
Not Available
  
Earth, Water
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Not Available
  
Receptive
  
Deities
Not Available
  
Nerthus
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Powers
Not Available
  
Healing, Protection
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Talisman
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.80-4.90
  
2.65
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Cleavage
{010} Indistinct
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
SiO2
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
  
None
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
  
Refractive Index
Not Available
  
1.544-1.553
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Not Available
  
Trigonal
  
Birefringence
Not Available
  
0.009
  
Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Opaque
  
Physical
  
  
Neurological
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Cardiovascular
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Respiratory
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Reproductive
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Digestive
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Psychology
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Healing
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Qualities Associated
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Marcasite Vs Quartz Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Marcasite Vs 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 Marcasite and Quartz Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Marcasite and Quartz, before you finalize to buy one.
Marcasite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Quartz, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon and Venus planet. Quartz, which is classic Black, Colorless, Green, Violet, White, Yellow, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Brown, Colorless, Violet, gray, Yellow colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.