Origin
Mexico
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Colorless, Violet, White
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.703.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
4.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich 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
Vitreous
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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
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.461-1.4851.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.0240.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
3.6g
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Connection
Passion