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Facts about Calcite and Obsidian


Obsidian Vs Calcite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Mexico   
Australia, Canada, Guatemala, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Turkey, Mexico, Guatemala, Mexico, Guatemala   

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

Streak
White   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Cancer   
Sagittarius   

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   
Projective   

Deities
Not Available   
Itzpapalotl   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Spirituality, Healing   
Protection   

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   
2.35-2.60   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
3   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
29

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.486-1.658   
1.450-1.550   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Amorphous   

Birefringence
0.154-0.174   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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 Obsidian Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Calcite Vs Obsidian 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 Obsidian Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Calcite and Obsidian, 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.Obsidian, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Obsidian, which is classic Brown, Green colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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