1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Czech, Mexico, Australia
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Red, Colorless, Violet, Red, pink
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
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
2.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
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.
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Subadamantine, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.626-1.629
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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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