1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Madagascar
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
1.3 Streak
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Reddish, Brown
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
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
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{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
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.
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
O = brownish gray; E = gray
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.79-1.807
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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
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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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