Facts about Calcite and Marcasite
Origin
Mexico
  
Southern and central Africa
  
Color
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown
  
Yellow, White
  
Streak
White
  
gray, Brownish, Black
  
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
  
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
  
4.80-4.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
  
{010} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
  
Not Available
  
Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
  
NilArthur Thomas
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
  
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Refractive Index
1.486-1.658
  
Not Available
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Trigonal
  
Not Available
  
Birefringence
0.154-0.174
  
Not Available
  
Clarity
Transparent
  
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
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
  
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Qualities Associated
Not Available
  
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Calcite Vs Marcasite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Calcite Vs Marcasite 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 Marcasite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Calcite and Marcasite, 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.Marcasite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.