Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Grey, Green
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
-
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
-
Neptune
Element of Planets
-
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in water
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.633.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect basal
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaF2
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
cubic
Birefringence
0.001-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Focus
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
Protection