Origin
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Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Black, Green, Brown, Red, Greenish, Yellow, orange
Green, Brown
Streak
Yellow, Green, Greenish
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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
4.482.90-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
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, Resinous
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Pleochroism
visible
Strong: dark green yellow
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.9571.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.0140.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Prosperity
Compassion