Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Grey, Green
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
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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Healing
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
2.51-2.633.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect basal
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0010.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
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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
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
Divine Guidance