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Moonstone Vs Quartz Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil   
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Taurus, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius   
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   

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   
Diana   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Healing, Protection   
Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Cancer   

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   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
None   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
0.01   
27
None   

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

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.518-1.527   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.009   
0.006-0.007   

Clarity
Opaque   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Quartz Vs Moonstone Specifications

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

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