Facts about Hematite and Calcite
Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico
Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown
Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
White
For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius
Cancer
Element of Planets
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Earth, Sun
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Projective
Receptive
Deities
Mars
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
Spirituality, Healing
Planetary
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Talisman
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Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
NilArthur Thomas
Dispersion
Not Available
Not Available
Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
2.690-3.220
1.486-1.658
Optic Character
Not Available
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.280
0.154-0.174
Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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Hematite Vs Calcite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Hematite 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 Hematite and Calcite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Hematite and Calcite, before you finalize to buy one.
Hematite is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet.Hematite, that occurs commonly in Black, Reddish, gray, 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.