Facts about Calcite and Tourmaline
Origin
Mexico
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan
Color
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
For which Rashi?
Cancer
Libra
Element of Planets
Earth, Sun
Water
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Receptive
Projective
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
Spirituality, Healing
Love, Courage
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
2.85-3.35
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Indistinct
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.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
typically moderate to strong
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.486-1.658
1.614-1.666
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.154-0.174
0.014-0.040
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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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.