Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Blue, Green, Brown
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White, Blue, Green
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For which Rashi?
Taurus
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
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
Venus
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love
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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
2.00-2.453.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
2-47-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)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, Greasy
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Pleochroism
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Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
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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
Communication
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Passion