Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Yellow, Brown, White, Reddish, orange
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White
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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
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.13-3.753.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
67-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael 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, Resinous
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Pleochroism
Colorless
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.623-1.7281.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.0280.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Supports mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Happiness
Passion