Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
Grey, Green
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
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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Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in water
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.632.65-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect basal
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.70
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.543-1.564
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0010.007-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Vitality
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
Vitality