Facts about Caledonite and Malachite
Origin
USA
  
Southern and central Africa, green
  
Color
Blue, Green, Blue, Green, Green
  
Green
  
Streak
Blue, Greenish, 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
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Talisman
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
  
3.25-4.10
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
  
Pleochroism
Weak
  
Not Available
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
None
  
Transparency
Transparent
  
Opaque
  
Refractive Index
1.818-1.909
  
1.655-1.909
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
  
monoclinic
  
Birefringence
0.091
  
0.254
  
Clarity
Transparent
  
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
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
  
Caledonite Vs Malachite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Malachite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Caledonite and Malachite, before you finalize to buy one.
Caledonite 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.