Astrology
Origin
Afghanistan, Sri Lanka
Czech
Color
Colorless, Blue
Brownish, Black, Colorless, White, gray, Blue, Green
Streak
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White
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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.406.46-6.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good [110] and [021]
Mohs Hardness
7-7.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
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.
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Optical Properties
Luster
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Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.803-2.078
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.273
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Balance
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Clarity