Facts about Malachite and Iolite
Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa, green
Brazil, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India, Burma
Color
Green
Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
Green
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For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio
Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus
Planet
Venus
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Earth
Water
Energy
Receptive
Receptive
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Freyja
Goddess
Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
2.6-2.7
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
3,1
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Optical Properties
Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
None
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.655-1.909
1.52-1.56
Optic Character
Not Available
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.254
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Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent to translucent
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 Iolite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Malachite Vs Iolite 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 Iolite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Malachite and Iolite, 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.Iolite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter planet. Iolite, which is classic Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.
