Calcite

Tourmaline

Facts about Calcite and Tourmaline

Calcite

Tourmaline

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Mexico

Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan

1.2 Color

White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown

Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Cancer

Libra

1.5 Planet

Sun

Venus, Mars

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth, Sun

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Receptive

Projective

1.9 Deities

Not Available

Venus

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Spirituality, Healing

Love, Courage

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.732.85-3.35

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

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

Indistinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

37-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

typically moderate to strong

3.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.486-1.6581.614-1.666

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.154-0.1740.014-0.040

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Calcite Vs Tourmaline Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Calcite Vs Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Calcite and Tourmaline, 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.Tourmaline, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars and Venus planet. Tourmaline, which is classic Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Projective energy.