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Facts about Staurolite and Smoky Quartz


Smoky Quartz Vs Staurolite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Switzerland   
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa   

Color
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish   
Brown, Black   

Streak
White, gray   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Capricorn, Sagittarius   

Planet
Not Available   
Saturn   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Nerthus   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8   
2.65   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
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Transparency
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.736-1.762   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.009-0.015   
0.009   

Clarity
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   
Opaque   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Staurolite Vs Smoky Quartz Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Staurolite Vs Smoky Quartz 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 Staurolite and Smoky Quartz Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Staurolite and Smoky Quartz, before you finalize to buy one.

Staurolite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Smoky Quartz, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Smoky Quartz, which is classic Brown, Black colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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