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Facts about Calcite and Lazurite


Lazurite Vs Calcite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Mexico   
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa   

Color
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown   
Blue, Greenish, Violet   

Streak
White   
Blue, 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   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73   
2.75   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   
Imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

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

Refractive Index
1.486-1.658   
1.500   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Isometric   

Birefringence
0.154-0.174   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

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   
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Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Calcite Vs Lazurite Specifications

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

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