Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
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Grey, Green
Streak
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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
2.50-2.802.51-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Fibrous
Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect basal
Mohs Hardness
5-6.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
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Silky
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.531-1.6001.530-1.575
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Birefringence
0.004-0.0370.001
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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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
Creativity
Protection
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Flexibility