Origin
Southern and central Africa, green
  
Ethiopia
  
Color
Green
  
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue
  
Streak
Green
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio
  
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
  
Planet
Venus
  
Mercury
  
Element of Planets
Earth
  
Earth, Air, Water
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Receptive
  
Projective, Receptive
  
Deities
Freyja
  
Cupid
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Powers
Protection
  
Astral Projection, Psychicism
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available
  
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Talisman
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tenacity
Not Available
  
BrittleWalter Schumann
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
hot salt water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
  
1.98-2.25
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
SiO2 · nH2O
  
Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
  
Vitreous, Pearly
  
Pleochroism
Not Available
  
None
  
Dispersion
None
  
None
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.655-1.909
  
1.37-1.52
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
monoclinic
  
Trigonal
  
Birefringence
0.254
  
Not Available
  
Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Transparent
  
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 Opal Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Malachite Vs Opal 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 Opal Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Malachite and Opal, 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.Opal, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mercury planet. Opal, which is classic Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.