Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown
Grey, Green
Streak
Yellow, Red, Reddish, Brown
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
42.51-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Fibrous
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect basal
Mohs Hardness
52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
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Silky
Pleochroism
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.9401.530-1.575
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Birefringence
-99990.001
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Flexibility