1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Blue
Brown, Brownish, White, Colorless, Yellow
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.111.58-1.60
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
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2.6 Cleavage
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{011} Imperfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5 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.
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: dark blue light blueWalter Schumann
Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al
3.3 Dispersion
4.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
4.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.509-1.541
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4.6 Optic Character
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4.7 Crystal System
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4.8 Birefringence
4.14 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
5 Benefits
5.1 Physical
5.1.1 Neurological
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5.1.2 Cardiovascular
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5.1.3 Respiratory
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5.1.4 Reproductive
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5.1.5 Digestive
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5.2 Psychology
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5.3 Healing
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5.4 Qualities Associated
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