Calcite

Almandine

Facts about Calcite and Almandine

Calcite

Almandine

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Mexico

Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA

1.2 Color

White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown

Red, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Cancer

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Sun

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth, Sun

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Receptive

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Spirituality, Healing

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.733.95-4.30

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

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

2.6 Cleavage

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

none

2.7 Mohs Hardness

37-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Greasy, Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

None

3.3 Dispersion

NA0.03

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.486-1.6581.770-1.820

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

cubic

3.8 Birefringence

0.154-0.174Not Available

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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

Calcite Vs Almandine Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Calcite Vs Almandine 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 Almandine Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Calcite and Almandine, 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.Almandine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.