Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Grey, Green
Red
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Mars
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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Venus
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
2.51-2.633.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect basal
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Silky
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
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None
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
cubic
Birefringence
0.0010.010-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Inspiration
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
Inspiration