Malachite (Semi Precious Stones)

  • Name : Hindi – Danafirangi ( Kidney stone).
  • Crystal Structure : Monoclinic
  • Composition : Copper Hydroxicarbonate , Cu2(OH)2CO3.
  • Hardness : 4
  • Planet : Mercury ( Budha)
  • Availability : All over world , more from Zaire.
  • Specific Gravity : 3.80
  • Refractive Index : 1.85 ( mean)
  • Double Refraction :  0.025
  • Lustre : Vitreous to silky.
  • Functions : For people having kidney problems and is a substitute to emerald.
  • Metal : Silver.
  • Process : Rest all process is to be followed like Emerald ( Panna )