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Calcite Vs Variscite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Spain, Brazil   
Mexico   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Virgo   
Cancer   

Planet
Not Available   
Sun   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Earth, Sun   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Receptive   

Deities
Past Life Recall   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
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
2.42-2.58   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
3   

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Waxy   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
MissingWalter Schumann   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.560-1.594   
1.486-1.658   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.031   
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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Variscite Vs Calcite Specifications

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

Variscite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.Variscite, that occurs commonly in Green, Blue, Colorless 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.

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