Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Grey, Green
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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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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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble in water
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.642.51-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Fibrous
Cleavage
Absent
Perfect basal
Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Silky
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.530-1.575
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.001
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Flexibility