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Calcite Information

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1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Mexico
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown
1.3 Streak
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Cancer
1.5 Planet
Sun
1.6 Element of Planets
Earth, Sun
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
Not Available
1.10 Not to wear with
Not Available
1.11 Powers
Spirituality, Healing
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
Soluble
2.3 Durability
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
2.7 Mohs Hardness
3
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
Albite
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite
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3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.486-1.658
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
3.8 Birefringence
0.154-0.174
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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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

Calcite 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, Calcite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Calcite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Calcite 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 Calcite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Calcite details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Mexico.
  • Color: Common colors observed are White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown.
  • Chemical Formula: CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C..
  • Powers: Healing and Spirituality.