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Facts about Quartz and Zircon


Zircon Vs Quartz Facts


Astrology

Origin
Brazil   
Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Taurus, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius   
Sagittarius, Virgo, Sagittarius, Virgo, Sagittarius, Virgo   

Planet
Venus, Moon   
Jupiter   

Element of Planets
Earth, Water   
Earth, Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Nerthus   
Apollo   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Healing, Protection   
Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
ZrSiO4   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
None   
Weak   

Dispersion
0.01   
27
0.04   
11

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.810-2.024   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
0.009   
0.047-0.055   

Clarity
Opaque   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Quartz Vs Zircon Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Quartz Vs Zircon 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 Zircon Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Quartz and Zircon, 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.Zircon, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter planet. Zircon, which is classic Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Yellow, Red, Brown, Green, Blue, Reddish, gray colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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