Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Grey, Green
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
insoluble in water
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.632.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect basal
Poor on {0001}
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)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0010.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Spirituality
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Flexibility
Spiritual Protection