Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Mexico
Color
Grey, Green
Colorless, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Pluto, Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
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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Love
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
2.51-2.633.15-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
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Cleavage
Perfect basal
1,2 prismatic
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.56-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
LiAlSi2O6
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.657-1.681
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0010.014-0.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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
Emotional healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
Divine Love