Calcite Information

Calcite

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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

1 7.18

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

2 10

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

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.486-1.658

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.154-0.174

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

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

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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.

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