Origin
Australia, Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, Yellow, orange
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
yellowish orange
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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
5.90-6.103.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
2.5-37-7.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
PbCrO 4Michael 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
Adamantine
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Pleochroism
Distinctly trichroic
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
2.31-2.661.614-1.666
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/n
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Birefringence
-99990.014-0.040
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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
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Psychology
Passion
Passion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Passion