Alexandrite

Calcite

Facts about Alexandrite and Calcite

Alexandrite

Calcite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Color: color change, from bluish green (daylight) to purple, red or brown (incandescent light), Hardness: 8, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O4, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma

Mexico

1.2 Color

Green

White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown

1.3 Streak

Not Available

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Scorpio

Cancer

1.5 Planet

Venus

Sun

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth

Earth, Sun

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective, Receptive

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Love

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

3.69-3.812.67-2.73

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

2.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

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

2.7 Mohs Hardness

8.53

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

NilArthur Thomas

3.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.739-1.7701.486-1.658

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Biaxial/+

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.0100.154-0.174

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

Alexandrite Vs Calcite Specifications

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

Alexandrite is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet.Alexandrite, that occurs commonly in Green color, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.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.