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Malachite Vs Emerald Facts


Astrology

Origin
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Not Available, Mexico, Spain   
Southern and central Africa, green   

Color
Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey   
Green   

Streak
White   
Green   

For which Rashi?
Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Aries   
Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio   

Planet
Venus, Mercury   
Venus   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Gold   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja   
Freyja   

Not to wear with
Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby, Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby   
Not Available   

Powers
Money, Protection, Love, Courage   
Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Taurus   
Not Available   

Talisman
Gemini   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
3.25-4.10   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Cu2CO3(OH)2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous   

Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.01   
26
None   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   
Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.565-1.602   
1.655-1.909   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070   
0.254   

Clarity
Color grading system   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

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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Emerald Vs Malachite Specifications

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

Emerald is known to regulate the influence of Mercury and Venus planet.Emerald, that occurs commonly in Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey color, possesses Receptive energy.Malachite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Malachite, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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