Facts about Smoky Quartz and Afghanite
Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
  
Afghanistan, Italy
  
Color
Brown, Black
  
Blue, Blue, Colorless, Blue, Colorless
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Sagittarius
  
Not Available
  
Planet
Saturn
  
Not Available
  
Element of Planets
Earth
  
Not Available
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Receptive
  
Not Available
  
Deities
Nerthus
  
Not Available
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
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Powers
Protection
  
Not Available
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available
  
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Talisman
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.55-2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
  
Perfect {10 1 0}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
None
  
Not Available
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
  
Transparent, Gemstones (2009)
  
Refractive Index
1.544-1.553
  
1.523
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Hexagonal
  
Trigonal
  
Birefringence
0.009
  
0.006
  
Clarity
Opaque
  
Transparent
  
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
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Smoky Quartz Vs Afghanite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Smoky Quartz Vs Afghanite 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 Smoky Quartz and Afghanite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Smoky Quartz and Afghanite, before you finalize to buy one.
Smoky Quartz is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet.Smoky Quartz, that occurs commonly in Brown, Black color, possesses Receptive energy.Afghanite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.