Facts about Smoky Quartz and Iolite
Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
  
Brazil, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India, Burma
  
Color
Brown, Black
  
Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey
  
Streak
White
  
Not Available
  
For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Sagittarius
  
Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus
  
Planet
Saturn
  
Jupiter
  
Element of Planets
Earth
  
Water
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Receptive
  
Receptive
  
Deities
Nerthus
  
Goddess
  
Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection
  
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Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.6-2.7
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
None
  
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Dispersion
Not Available
  
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.544-1.553
  
1.52-1.56
  
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
  
Orthorhombic
  
Birefringence
0.009
  
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Clarity
Opaque
  
Transparent to translucent
  
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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Smoky Quartz Vs Iolite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Smoky Quartz Vs Iolite 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 Iolite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Smoky Quartz and Iolite, 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.Iolite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter planet. Iolite, which is classic Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.