Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
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Planet
Saturn
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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
Isis
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
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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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.413.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
7-8.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
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
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
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Psychology
Patience
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Passion