1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Canada, Columbia, Brazil, Burma, Russia, blue
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Blue, White, pink, gray, Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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
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
3.01-3.062.15-2.40
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
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Poor on {110}
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.
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.478-1.488
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.040Not Available
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0.296
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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