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Apophyllite Vs Quartz Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil   
India, Canada, Brazil   

Color
Black, Colorless, Green, Violet, White, Yellow, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Brown, Colorless, Violet, gray, Yellow   
Colorless, Reddish, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Green, Brown, Yellow, pink, Violet, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Taurus, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius   
Not Available   

Planet
Venus, Moon   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth, Water   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Nerthus   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Healing, Protection   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
7   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
None   
Dichroic (colorless)   

Dispersion
0.01   
27
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.530-1.543   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Uniaxial/-   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
0.009   
0.000-0.003   

Clarity
Opaque   
Transparent   

Benefits

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   

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Quartz Vs Apophyllite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Quartz Vs Apophyllite 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 Quartz and Apophyllite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Quartz and Apophyllite, before you finalize to buy one.

Quartz is known to regulate the influence of Moon and Venus planet.Quartz, that occurs commonly in Black, Colorless, Green, Violet, White, Yellow, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Brown, Colorless, Violet, gray, Yellow color, possesses Receptive energy.Apophyllite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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