Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Gemini
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Planet
Venus, Neptune
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Element of Planets
Water, Air
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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
Healing
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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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.003.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
3-3.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) 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, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
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
1.619-1.6351.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Passion