Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Grey, Green
Streak
Blue, White
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
Brittle
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Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
insoluble in water
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.52.51-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Fibrous
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Perfect basal
Mohs Hardness
5-62.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Silky
Pleochroism
None
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.501.530-1.575
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Birefringence
-99990.001
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Flexibility