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Prasiolite Vs Calcite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Mexico   
Canada   

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

Streak
White   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Cancer   
Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus   

Planet
Sun   
Jupiter   

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   
Goddess   

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   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
Very weak: light green pale greenWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
27

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.486-1.658   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.154-0.174   
0.009   

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 Prasiolite Specifications

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

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