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Facts about Calcite and Jade


Jade Vs Calcite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Mexico   
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala   

Color
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown   
Green, Brown, gray   

Streak
White   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Cancer   
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries   

Planet
Sun   
Venus, Neptune   

Element of Planets
Earth, Sun   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Not Available   
Freyja, Buddha   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Spirituality, Healing   
Prosperity   

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   
2.90-3.38   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Translucent, Translucent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.486-1.658   
1.600-1.688   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.154-0.174   
0.020-0.027   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

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 Jade Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Calcite Vs Jade 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 Jade Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Calcite and Jade, 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.Jade, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet. Jade, which is classic Green, Brown, gray colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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