Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Green, Brown
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
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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
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.10-3.202.90-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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, Greasy
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Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
Strong: dark green yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.614-1.666
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.014-0.040
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Compassion