1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Mexico
1.2 Color
Blue
Colorless, White, Colorless, Greenish, Brown, White, Colorless, Greenish, Brown, White, Colorless, Greenish, Brown
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
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.112.20-2.40
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 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.
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: dark blue light blueWalter Schumann
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.521-1.531
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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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