Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Green, Brown
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
-
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Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.90-3.40
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 green yellow
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Patience
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Compassion