Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
White, Blue
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
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For which Rashi?
Pisces
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Planet
Neptune
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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
Healing, Protection
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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
2.60-2.703.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
3-47-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich 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
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Pleochroism
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Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.486-1.6581.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.160-0.1720.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional balance
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Passion