1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Australia
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Colorless, White, Colorless, gray, White
Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
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1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.753.05-3.11
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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3.2 Pleochroism
colorless.
Strong: dark blue light blueWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.561-1.5831.614-1.666
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.010-0.0110.014-0.040
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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