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Malachite
Citrine
Citrine Vs Malachite Facts


Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa, green   
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Color: yellow, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Widespread; best stones come from Brazil. Citrine is one of the least expensive gemstones. Even very big pieces, 50 carats and more, can be easily found on the market. Greenish-yellow and orange stones are more valuable, and heat treatment is often applied to enhance the yellow color., Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown   
Color
Green   
Yellow   
Streak
Green   
Not Available   
For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio   
Scorpio   
Planet
Venus   
Sun, Jupiter   
Element of Planets
Earth   
Not Available   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   
Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Receptive   
Projective   
Deities
Freyja   
Persephone, Mercury   
Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Protection   
Protection, Psychic Power   
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
Not Available   
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   
Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   
Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
2.65   
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
Indiscernible   
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7   
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
SiO2   
Optical Properties
Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous   
Vitreous   
Pleochroism
Not Available   
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.   
Dispersion
None   
0.01   
27
Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent   
Refractive Index
1.655-1.909   
1.544-1.553   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   
Crystal System
monoclinic   
Trigonal   
Birefringence
0.254   
0.009   
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 Citrine Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Malachite Vs Citrine 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 Citrine Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Malachite and Citrine, 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.Citrine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter and Sun planet. Citrine, which is classic Yellow colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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