Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Grey, Green
Streak
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
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Solubility
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insoluble in water
Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.182.51-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Fibrous
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Perfect basal
Mohs Hardness
7-7.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Silky
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.530-1.575
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Birefringence
0.0270.001
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
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Flexibility