Origin
India, China
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Yellow, Brown, gray, Reddish, Greenish
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
insoluble
insoluble in water
Durability
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Specific Gravity
-99992.51-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Fibrous
Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Perfect basal
Mohs Hardness
-99992.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
S8
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
-
Silky
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
-99991.530-1.575
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
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Protection
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Flexibility