Dioptase

Calcite

Facts about Dioptase and Calcite

Dioptase

Calcite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Dioptase from Altyn Tübe, Kazakhstan, the type locality

Mexico

1.2 Color

Green, Blue, Green

White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown

1.3 Streak

Green

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

Cancer

1.5 Planet

Not Available

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

Not Available

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

Spirituality, Healing

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Soluble

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.352.67-2.73

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

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

2.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

Weak; dark emerald green

NilArthur Thomas

3.3 Dispersion

0.04NA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.644-1.7201.486-1.658

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.051-0.0530.154-0.174

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

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

Dioptase Vs Calcite Specifications

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

Dioptase is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. 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.