Origin
Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Mexico
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Yellow, Green, Blue, White, Red, Colorless, Violet, pink, Brown
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Gemini
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Planet
Mercury
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
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Deities
Jupiter/Neptune
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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
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.233.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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
Blue stones – strong
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.628-1.6511.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
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Birefringence
0.002-0.0080.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances communication and mental clarity
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Cardiovascular
Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Motivation
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Passion