Taaffeite

Quartz

Facts about Taaffeite and Quartz

Taaffeite

Quartz

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Tanzania, Sri Lanka, China

Brazil

1.2 Color

Colorless

Black, Colorless, Green, Violet, White, Yellow, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Brown, Colorless, Violet, gray, Yellow

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

Taurus, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius

1.5 Planet

Not Available

Venus, Moon

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

Earth, Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Not Available

Nerthus

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

Healing, Protection

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.60-3.612.65

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

2.6 Cleavage

Imperfect/fair/absent

{0110} Indistinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.57

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

SiO₂

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Weak

None

3.3 Dispersion

0.020.01

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.70-1.731.544-1.553

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.0550.009

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Color grading system

Opaque

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

Taaffeite Vs Quartz Specifications

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

Taaffeite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Quartz, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon and Venus planet. Quartz, which is classic Black, Colorless, Green, Violet, White, Yellow, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Brown, Colorless, Violet, gray, Yellow colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.