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Facts about Rhodochrosite and Smoky Quartz


Smoky Quartz Vs Rhodochrosite Facts


Astrology

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

Color
Red, Brown, rose   
Brown, Black   

Streak
White   
White   

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

Planet
Mars   
Saturn   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Receptive   

Deities
Mary Magdalene   
Nerthus   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Love   
Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
2.65   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
SiO2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
None   

Dispersion
0.02   
24
0.01   
27

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

Refractive Index
1.60   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.208-0.220   
0.009   

Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque   
Opaque   

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   
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Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
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Rhodochrosite Vs Smoky Quartz Specifications

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

Rhodochrosite is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet.Rhodochrosite, that occurs commonly in Red, Brown, rose color, possesses Projective energy.Smoky Quartz, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Smoky Quartz, which is classic Brown, Black colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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