Chrysotile Information

Chrysotile

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Southern and central Africa

1.2 Color

Grey, Green

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

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1.5 Planet

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1.6 Element of Planets

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1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

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1.7.2 Ring Metal

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1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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2.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

2.3 Durability

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2.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.63

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1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Fibrous

2.6 Cleavage

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2.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

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2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Silky

3.2 Pleochroism

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3.3 Dispersion

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Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

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3.5 Refractive Index

1.530-1.575

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1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

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3.7 Crystal System

Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)

3.8 Birefringence

0.001

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0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

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4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Chrysotile 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, Chrysotile Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Chrysotile information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Chrysotile details and interesting facts are provided here.

Origin: Primarily obtained in Southern and central Africa.
Color: Common colors observed are Grey, Green.
Chemical Formula: Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012).

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