Antigorite

Calcite

Facts about Antigorite and Calcite

Antigorite

Calcite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Italy

Mexico

1.2 Color

Green, Green, gray, Brown, Black

White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown

1.3 Streak

Greenish, White, Greenish, White

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

2.58-2.802.67-2.73

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

2.6 Cleavage

{001} Good

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

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

pale greenish yellow.

NilArthur Thomas

3.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.530-1.5751.486-1.658

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.154-0.174

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

Antigorite Vs Calcite Specifications

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

Antigorite 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.