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Facts about Malachite and Turquoise


Turquoise Vs Malachite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, green   
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green   

Color
Green   
Green, Blue, gray   

Streak
Green   
White   

For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio   
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius   

Planet
Venus   
Venus, Neptune   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Freyja   
Buddha   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection   
Protection, Courage, Love   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak   

Dispersion
None   
None   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.655-1.909   
1.610-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.254   
0.040   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
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 Turquoise Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Malachite Vs Turquoise 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 Turquoise Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Malachite and Turquoise, 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.Turquoise, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet. Turquoise, which is classic Green, Blue, gray colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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