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Malachite
Malachite




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Malachite Information

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Astrology

Origin

Southern and central Africa

Color

Green

Streak

Green

For which Rashi?

Capricorn, Scorpio

Planet

Venus

Element of Planets

Earth

Energy

-

How to Wear?

Finger

-

Ring Metal

-

Deities

Freyja

Not to wear with

-

Powers

Protection

Birthstone

Planetary

-

Talisman

-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-

Solubility

-

Durability

-

Specific Gravity

3.25-4.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu2CO3(OH)2

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

-

Dispersion

0.04
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0.005 1
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Transparency

Opaque

Refractive Index

1.655-1.909
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-

Crystal System

monoclinic

Birefringence

0.254
0 0.296
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Clarity

-

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

-

Cardiovascular

-

Respiratory

Good

Reproductive

-

Digestive

Supports digestive health

Psychology

Transformation

Healing

Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Transformation

Malachite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Malachite Benefits have been well identified and tested. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Emotional healing. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Malachite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Malachite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Malachite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Malachite details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Southern and central Africa.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Green.
  • Chemical Formula: Cu2CO3(OH)2.
  • Powers: Protection.