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Malachite Vs Jade Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala   
Southern and central Africa, green   

Color
Green, Brown, gray   
Green   

Streak
Not Available   
Green   

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

Planet
Venus, Neptune   
Venus   

Element of Planets
Water   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Freyja, Buddha   
Freyja   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Prosperity   
Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
3.25-4.10   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
Cu2CO3(OH)2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

Dispersion
None   
None   

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque   
Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.600-1.688   
1.655-1.909   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.020-0.027   
0.254   

Clarity
Translucent   
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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Jade Vs Malachite Specifications

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

Jade is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet.Jade, that occurs commonly in Green, Brown, gray 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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