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Aquamarine Vs Quartz Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil   
Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China, Color: blue to greenish blue, Hardness: 7.5, Refractive index: 1.57 1.59, Density: 2.67 2.75, Chemical composition: Be3Al2(SiO3)6, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China. Aquamarine is a light blue or light greenish-blue variety of beryl, with darker stones being more expensive. Heat enhancement is often applied to enhance the blue color of aquamarines, but only clean pieces can be heated.   

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

Streak
White   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Taurus, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius   
Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius   

Planet
Venus, Moon   
Moon   

Element of Planets
Earth, Water   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Nerthus   
Poseidon/Neptune   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Healing, Protection   
Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
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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   
2.66-2.80   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Be3Al2SiO6   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.01   
27
0.01   
26

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.570-1.592   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.009   
0.005-0.009   

Clarity
Opaque   
Transparent to translucent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
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Reproductive
Not Available   
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Digestive
Not Available   
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Psychology
Not Available   
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Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
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Quartz Vs Aquamarine Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Quartz Vs Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Quartz and Aquamarine, 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.Aquamarine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Aquamarine, which is classic Blue colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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