Astrology
Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Streak
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Blue, White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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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
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.112.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5
2
10
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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.
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Optical Properties
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: dark blue light blueWalter Schumann
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.500
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Isometric
Birefringence
0.014-0.040-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Clarity