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Facts about Malachite and Aragonite


Aragonite Vs Malachite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, green   
Canada, Pakistan   

Color
Green   
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange   

Streak
Green   
White   

For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio   
Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn   

Planet
Venus   
Sun   

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   
Goddess   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Protection   
Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Dilute acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
2.93-2.96   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
StrongArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.655-1.909   
1.525-1.686   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.254   
0.155   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Malachite Vs Aragonite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Malachite Vs Aragonite 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 Aragonite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Malachite and Aragonite, 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.Aragonite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Sun planet. Aragonite, which is classic Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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