Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Color
Grey, Green
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Vesta
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
insoluble in water
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.632.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
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Cleavage
Perfect basal
None
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Luster
Silky
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
-
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0010.004
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Love
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
Love