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Facts about Quartz and Rhodochrosite


Rhodochrosite Vs Quartz Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil   
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Taurus, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius   
Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo, Scorpio, Leo   

Planet
Venus, Moon   
Mars   

Element of Planets
Earth, Water   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Nerthus   
Mary Magdalene   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Healing, Protection   
Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
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Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.0-3.3   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
MnCO3   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
Weak   

Dispersion
0.01   
27
0.02   
24

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.60   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.009   
0.208-0.220   

Clarity
Opaque   
Transparent to nearly opaque   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
Not Available   
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Digestive
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Psychology
Not Available   
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Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
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Quartz Vs Rhodochrosite Specifications

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

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