Origin
USA
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Blue, Green
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
Blue, Greenish, 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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.6-5.763.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
2.5-37-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony 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
Weak
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.818-1.9091.614-1.666
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.0910.014-0.040
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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
Creativity
Passion
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Passion