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Facts about Aragonite and Calcite


Calcite Vs Aragonite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Canada, Pakistan   
Mexico   

Color
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange   
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn   
Cancer   

Planet
Sun   
Sun   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Earth, Sun   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective, Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Goddess   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection   
Spirituality, Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Dilute acid   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96   
2.67-2.73   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3   

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

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.525-1.686   
1.486-1.658   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.155   
0.154-0.174   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Not Available   

Reproductive
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Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Not Available   

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Aragonite Vs Calcite Specifications

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

Aragonite is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet.Aragonite, that occurs commonly in Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange 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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