Carnelian

Calcite

Facts about Carnelian and Calcite

Carnelian

Calcite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Not Available

Mexico

1.2 Color

Red

White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Taurus, Leo, Taurus, Leo, Taurus, Leo

Cancer

1.5 Planet

Sun

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

Earth, Sun

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Isis, Bragi

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Protection, Healing, Courage

Spirituality, Healing

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.67-2.73

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

2.6 Cleavage

Absent

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

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

AbsentWalter Schumann

NilArthur Thomas

3.3 Dispersion

NoneNA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.535-1.5391.486-1.658

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.003-0.0090.154-0.174

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

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

Carnelian Vs Calcite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Carnelian Vs Calcite 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 Carnelian and Calcite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Carnelian and Calcite, before you finalize to buy one.

Carnelian is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet.Carnelian, that occurs commonly in Red color, possesses Projective energy.Calcite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Calcite, which is classic White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.