Smoky Quartz

Tourmaline

Facts about Smoky Quartz and Tourmaline

Smoky Quartz

Tourmaline

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa

Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan

1.2 Color

Brown, Black

Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Capricorn, Sagittarius

Libra

1.5 Planet

Saturn

Venus, Mars

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Receptive

Projective

1.9 Deities

Nerthus

Venus

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Protection

Love, Courage

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.85-3.35

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

Indistinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

77-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

None

typically moderate to strong

3.3 Dispersion

0.010.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.544-1.5531.614-1.666

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.0090.014-0.040

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 Tourmaline Specifications

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