Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Afghanistan, Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Blue
Colorless, Blue
Streak
Greenish, White
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For which Rashi?
Virgo
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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
Gaia
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.962.90-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5501.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.0910.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Spiritual Growth