Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, California
Color
Grey, Green
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
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Air
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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Healing, Protection
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
2.51-2.632.58-2.91
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect basal
Indiscernible
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
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Opaque
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.540
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Trigonal
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
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Grounding
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
Nurturing