Origin
Canada, Russia
  
Southern and central Africa, green
  
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brown, Brownish, Red, Yellow
  
Green
  
Streak
Brown, White, Brown, White
  
Green
  
For which Rashi?
Not Available
  
Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio
  
Planet
Not Available
  
Venus
  
Element of Planets
Not Available
  
Earth
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Not Available
  
Receptive
  
Deities
Not Available
  
Freyja
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Powers
Not Available
  
Protection
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Not Available
  
Talisman
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Not Available
  
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
  
3.25-4.10
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
  
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
  
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
  
Not Available
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
None
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Refractive Index
1.678-1.758
  
1.655-1.909
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Triclinic
  
monoclinic
  
Birefringence
0.050
  
0.254
  
Clarity
Translucent
  
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Physical
  
  
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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Astrophyllite Vs Malachite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Astrophyllite Vs Malachite 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 Astrophyllite and Malachite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Astrophyllite and Malachite, before you finalize to buy one.
Astrophyllite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Malachite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Malachite, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.