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Malachite Vs Turquoise Facts


Astrology

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

Color
Green, Blue, gray   
Green   

Streak
White   
Green   

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

Planet
Venus, Neptune   
Venus   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Buddha   
Freyja   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection, Courage, Love   
Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.25-4.10   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3.5-4   

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

Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy   
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Not Available   

Dispersion
None   
None   

Transparency
Translucent, Opaque   
Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.610-1.650   
1.655-1.909   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.040   
0.254   

Clarity
Translucent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Not Available   

Reproductive
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Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Turquoise Vs Malachite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Turquoise Vs Malachite 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 Turquoise and Malachite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Turquoise and Malachite, before you finalize to buy one.

Turquoise is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet.Turquoise, that occurs commonly in Green, Blue, gray color, possesses Receptive energy.Malachite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Malachite, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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