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Malachite
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Malachite Information

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Southern and central Africa, green

1.2 Color

Green

1.3 Streak

Green

1.4 For which Rashi?

Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio

1.5 Planet

Venus

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Freyja

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Protection

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-4.10
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Cu2CO3(OH)2

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous

3.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

3.3 Dispersion

None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.655-1.909
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.254
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

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