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Malachite
Alexandrite
Alexandrite Vs Malachite Facts


Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa, green   
Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Color: color change, from bluish green (daylight) to purple, red or brown (incandescent light), Hardness: 8, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O4, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma   
Color
Green   
Green   
Streak
Green   
Not Available   
For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio   
Scorpio   
Planet
Venus   
Venus   
Element of Planets
Earth   
Earth   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   
Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   
Energy
Receptive   
Projective, Receptive   
Deities
Freyja   
Not Available   
Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   
Powers
Protection   
Love   
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
3.25-4.10   
3.69-3.81   
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Not Available   
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
8.5   
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
BeAl 2 O 4   
Optical Properties
Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous   
Vitreous   
Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   
Dispersion
None   
Not Available   
Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   
Refractive Index
1.655-1.909   
1.739-1.770   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   
Crystal System
monoclinic   
Orthorhombic   
Birefringence
0.254   
0.007-0.010   
Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent   
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   
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Psychology
Not Available   
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Healing
Not Available   
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Qualities Associated
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Malachite Vs Alexandrite Specifications

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

Malachite is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet.Malachite, that occurs commonly in Green color, possesses Receptive energy.Alexandrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Alexandrite, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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