Facts about Smoky Quartz and Omphacite
Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
  
Southern and central Africa
  
Color
Brown, Black
  
Green
  
Streak
White
  
Greenish, White
  
For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Sagittarius
  
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Planet
Saturn
  
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Element of Planets
Earth
  
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
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Energy
Receptive
  
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Deities
Nerthus
  
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Not to wear with
Not Available
  
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Powers
Protection
  
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Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
Not Available
  
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Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.16-3.43
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
  
{110} Good, {110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
None
  
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
  
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Refractive Index
1.544-1.553
  
1.662-1.723
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Hexagonal
  
Not Available
  
Birefringence
0.009
  
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Clarity
Opaque
  
TranslucentAnthony et al
  
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 Omphacite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Smoky Quartz Vs Omphacite 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 Omphacite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Smoky Quartz and Omphacite, 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.Omphacite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.