Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
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For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius
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Planet
Saturn
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Mars
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
5.00-5.303.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
67-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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.
Luster
-
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Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
2.690-3.2201.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.2800.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Passion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Passion