Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Color
Grey, Green
Strong pink, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth, Water
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
2.51-2.632.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect basal
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0010.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
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Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Love
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
Love