Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Green, Brown
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Earth, Water
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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
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.812.90-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
8.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
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
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Strong: dark green yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.746-1.7631.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.007-0.0130.014-0.040
0
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
Transformation
Compassion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Compassion