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THE MYSTIC POWER OF GEMS
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BY
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PANKAJ KHANNA
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MALAGITE
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| 1. Physical Properties:
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| It is soft i.e. it
has a hardness of only 3½ - 4 on Moh's Scale. The refractive
index are n a 1.655, n u 1.909. It has a density of about
3.8 g/cm3. |
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| 2. Appearance: |
| The colour is always
green but varies from mid green to very dark blackish
green. These tones appear in alternate stripes. It has
low hardness but can acquire exceptional polish but the
polish is not very durable. It can be damaged by acids;
large blocks are used for slabs balusters and other sculpted
objects. It is also used for mosaics, boxes, figurines,
cabochons and beads. It is also used in jewellery. |
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| 3. Occurrence: |
| Malachite is found in
Soviet Union (Urals), Zaire, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Chile,
the United States and Australia. |
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| 4. Value: |
| It is not very costly.
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| 5. Uses: |
| It is used to fight
Kidney ailments. This gem, if regularly worn, improves
mental alertness, quickness and gives one a systematic
approach. This is also helpful in getting a happy life.
This bestows youthfulness and desire for outdoor life.
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