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Facts about Calcite and Axinite


Axinite Vs Calcite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Mexico   
USA, Mexico, Tanzania, Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Color: colorless, Not Available, brown, blue bluish, Hardness: 6.5 7, Refractive index: 1.673 1.693, Density: 3.26 3.36, Chemical composition: Ca2(Fe, Mn)Al2BSi4O15(OH), Crystal structure: triclinic, Origins: USA, Mexico, Tanzania, Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan. Axinite is a collectors stone that is rarely used in jewelry.   

Color
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown   
Green, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Cancer   
Not Available   

Planet
Sun   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth, Sun   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Spirituality, Healing   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73   
3.26-3.36   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
Strong   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
21

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.486-1.658   
1.656-1.704   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.154-0.174   
0.009-0.012   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Calcite Vs Axinite Specifications

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

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