Origin
Southern and central Africa
Ethiopia, Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Brazil, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Tanzania, Czech, Slovakia
Color
Grey, Green
Black, Red
Streak
White
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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
2.51-2.63-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
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Cleavage
Perfect basal
None
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2*nH2O
Luster
Silky
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.42-1.47
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
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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
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
Spirituality