Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Grey, Green
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
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
-
-
Solubility
insoluble in water
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.633.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect basal
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Silky
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Pleochroism
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Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0010.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
Psychic Abilities