Alabaster

Calcite

Facts about Alabaster and Calcite

Alabaster

Calcite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Italy

Mexico

1.2 Color

Brown, Black

White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown

1.3 Streak

Not Available

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

Cancer

1.5 Planet

Not Available

Sun

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

Earth, Sun

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

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

Spirituality, Healing

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

Soluble

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.302.67-2.73

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

2.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

2.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

NilArthur Thomas

3.3 Dispersion

NoneNA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.520-1.5301.486-1.658

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.0100.154-0.174

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

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

Alabaster Vs Calcite Specifications

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

Alabaster is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Calcite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Calcite, which is classic White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.