Origin
Southern and central Africa
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Grey, Green
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble in water
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.632.98-3.10
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7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect basal
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.56
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10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0010.020-0.030
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0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
Peace