Origin
Southern and central Africa, California
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Green, Brown
Streak
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For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
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Planet
Mars
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Element of Planets
Air
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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
Healing, Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.912.90-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
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
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Strong: dark green yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5401.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
-99990.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Nurturing
Compassion