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Facts about Calcite and Nephrite


Nephrite Vs Calcite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Mexico   
China, Canada   

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

Streak
White   
Not Available   

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   
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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   
2.90-3.10   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.486-1.658   
1.600-1.627   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.154-0.174   
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   
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Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
Not Available   
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Calcite Vs Nephrite Specifications

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

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