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Facts about Tantalite and Smoky Quartz


Smoky Quartz Vs Tantalite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe   
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa   

Color
Brown   
Brown, Black   

Streak
Brownish, Red, Black   
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
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Good in one direction   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
SiO2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
27

Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
2.190-2.457   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.083   
0.009   

Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann   
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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Tantalite Vs Smoky Quartz Specifications

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

Tantalite 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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