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Facts about Calcite and Lepidolite


Lepidolite Vs Calcite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Mexico   
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Cancer   
Libra   

Planet
Sun   
Jupiter, 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   
Zeus   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Spirituality, Healing   
Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
Not Available   
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73   
2.80-2.90   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
3   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.486-1.658   
1.525-1.587   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.154-0.174   
0.0290-0.0380   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

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 Lepidolite Specifications

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

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