Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Grey, Green
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in water
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.632.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect basal
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Silky
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0010.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Protection
Stability
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
Centering