Origin
Southern and central Africa
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Color
Grey, Green
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Streak
White
Red
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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Sectile
Solubility
insoluble in water
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.633.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
Sectile
Cleavage
Perfect basal
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Luster
Silky
Subadamantine, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.626-1.629
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.001-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Compassion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
Vitality