1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Turkey
1.2 Color
Grey, Green
Colorless, White, Yellow, White, Greenish, gray, Brown, Colorless, Yellow
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
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1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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Very brittle
2.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
insoluble
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.633.30-3.40
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Fibrous
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
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{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.702-1.750
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
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Transparent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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