Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Grey, Green
Grey, Black, gray
Streak
White
Black
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
2.51-2.635.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
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Cleavage
Perfect basal
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.54-6
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10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
Luster
Silky
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Pleochroism
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Weak.
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.575-9999
1
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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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
Transformation