Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Green
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Taurus
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Vesta
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection, Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
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, Waxy
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Pleochroism
-
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.0040.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Love
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Passion