Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Grey, Green
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
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Planet
Mars
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Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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insoluble in water
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.842.51-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Fibrous
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Perfect basal
Mohs Hardness
7-7.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Silky
Pleochroism
None
-
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.7601.530-1.575
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.001
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
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Psychology
Inspiration
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Flexibility