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Facts about Hematite and Malachite


Malachite Vs Hematite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa   
Southern and central Africa, green   

Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red   
Green   

Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red   
Green   

For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius   
Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio   

Planet
Saturn   
Venus   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Receptive   

Deities
Mars   
Freyja   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Healing   
Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30   
3.25-4.10   

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

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Cu2CO3(OH)2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous   

Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references   
Opaque   

Refractive Index
2.690-3.220   
1.655-1.909   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.280   
0.254   

Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
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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Hematite Vs Malachite Specifications

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

Hematite is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet.Hematite, that occurs commonly in Black, Reddish, gray, Red color, possesses Projective 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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