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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Brazil

1.2 Color

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?

Taurus, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius

1.5 Planet

Venus, Moon

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

1.9 Deities

Nerthus

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Healing, Protection

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.65
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

2.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

SiO2

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

None

3.3 Dispersion

0.01
Rank: 27 (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.544-1.553
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.009
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

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

Quartz Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Quartz Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Quartz information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Quartz is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Quartz such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Quartz details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Brazil.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Black, Colorless, Green, Violet, White, Yellow, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink, Brown, Colorless, Violet, gray, Yellow.
  • Chemical Formula: SiO2.
  • Powers: Healing and Protection.