Smoky Quartz

Calcite

Facts about Smoky Quartz and Calcite

Smoky Quartz

Calcite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa

Mexico

1.2 Color

Brown, Black

White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Capricorn, Sagittarius

Cancer

1.5 Planet

Saturn

Sun

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth

Earth, Sun

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Nerthus

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Protection

Spirituality, Healing

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.67-2.73

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

2.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

2.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

None

NilArthur Thomas

3.3 Dispersion

0.01NA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.544-1.5531.486-1.658

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.0090.154-0.174

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Opaque

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Smoky Quartz Vs Calcite Specifications

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