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Calcite Vs Turquoise Facts


Astrology

Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green   
Mexico   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius   
Cancer   

Planet
Venus, Neptune   
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
Buddha   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection, Courage, Love   
Spirituality, Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
2.67-2.73   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Weak   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent, Opaque   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.610-1.650   
1.486-1.658   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.040   
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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Turquoise Vs Calcite Specifications

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

Turquoise is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet.Turquoise, that occurs commonly in Green, Blue, gray 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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