Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Colorless, Yellow
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
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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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.59-2.603.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6-77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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
none.
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.583-1.6141.614-1.666
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
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Birefringence
-99990.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Promotes mental clarity
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Passion