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Facts about Chrysoprase and Calcite


Calcite Vs Chrysoprase Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA   
Mexico   

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

Streak
Not Available   
White   

For which Rashi?
Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus   
Cancer   

Planet
Venus   
Sun   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Earth, Sun   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Vesta   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection, Healing   
Spirituality, Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.543   
1.486-1.658   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.004   
0.154-0.174   

Clarity
Translucent   
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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Chrysoprase Vs Calcite Specifications

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

Chrysoprase is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet.Chrysoprase, that occurs commonly in Green color, possesses Receptive 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.

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