Facts about Calcite and Alexandrite
Origin
Mexico
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
Color
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Cancer
Scorpio
Element of Planets
Earth, Sun
Earth
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Receptive
Projective, Receptive
Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Spirituality, Healing
Love
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
3.69-3.81
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1,1 ; 3,2.
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BeAl 2 O 4
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.486-1.658
1.739-1.770
Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.154-0.174
0.007-0.010
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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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Calcite Vs Alexandrite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Calcite Vs Alexandrite 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 Calcite and Alexandrite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Calcite and Alexandrite, before you finalize to buy one.
Calcite is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet.Calcite, that occurs commonly in White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown color, possesses Receptive energy.Alexandrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Alexandrite, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.