Astrology
Origin
India
Afghanistan, Sri Lanka
Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, Green, pink, Violet
Colorless, Blue
Streak
White
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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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.33-2.372.90-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
4.5-57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•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.
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5361.614-1.666
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
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Birefringence
-99990.014-0.040
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0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Benefits
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
Clarity
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awakening
Spiritual Growth