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Calcite Vs Andalusite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Color: strongly pleochroic, reddish brown, pink / yellowish green, Hardness: 7 7.5, Refractive index: 1.63 1.65, Density: 3.13 3.21, Chemical composition: Al2SiO5, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Lustre: vitreous, greasy, Origins: Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain), the andalusite stone is relatively rare, with big crystals over 10 ct. especially rare. Due to its remarkable pleochroism effect, the stone is highly valued by collectors., brown   
Mexico   

Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red   
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
All   
Cancer   

Planet
Venus   
Sun   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth, Sun   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
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Not Available   

Not to wear with
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Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Spirituality, Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
strongly trichroic   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
0.02   
23
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.627-1.650   
1.486-1.658   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.009-0.010   
0.154-0.174   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Andalusite Vs Calcite Specifications

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

Andalusite is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet.Andalusite, that occurs commonly in Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Green, gray, Brown, Red 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.

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