Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Grey, Green
Red, Yellow, orange
Solubility
insoluble in water
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
3.56
Cleavage
Perfect basal
{010} Good
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
-9999
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pleochroism
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Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.530-1.575
2.538-2.704
Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
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Birefringence
0.001
0.166
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Psychology
Protection
Confidence
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
Vitality