Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Grey, Green
Brown
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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Solubility
insoluble in water
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.633.25-3.28
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7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect basal
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.56.5-7
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10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Colorless
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.674-1.693
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1
Birefringence
0.001-9999
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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
Grounding
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
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