Astrology
Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Afghanistan, Sri Lanka
Color
Strong pink, pink
Colorless, Blue
Streak
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For which Rashi?
Taurus
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Earth, 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
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love
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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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.652.90-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
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.
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
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Birefringence
0.0090.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Love
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Spiritual Growth