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Chrysotile
Chrysotile




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Chrysotile Information

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Astrology

Origin

Southern and central Africa

Color

Grey, Green

Streak

White

For which Rashi?

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Planet

-

Element of Planets

-

Energy

-

How to Wear?

Finger

-

Ring Metal

-

Deities

-

Not to wear with

-

Powers

-

Birthstone

Planetary

-

Talisman

-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-

Solubility

insoluble in water

Durability

-

Specific Gravity

2.51-2.63
1 7.18
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Fracture

Fibrous

Cleavage

Perfect basal

Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Optical Properties

Luster

Silky

Pleochroism

-

Dispersion

0.02
Rank: 53 (Overall)
0.005 1
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Transparency

-

Refractive Index

1.530-1.575
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-

Crystal System

Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)

Birefringence

0.001
0 0.296
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Clarity

-

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

-

Cardiovascular

Supports heart health

Respiratory

Good

Reproductive

-

Digestive

-

Psychology

Protection

Healing

Physical healing

Qualities Associated

Flexibility

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. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Physical healing. 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).