Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Green, Brown
Streak
Blue, White
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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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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.752.90-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5.57-7.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5001.614-1.666
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
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Birefringence
-99990.014-0.040
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0.296
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Clarity
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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
Communication
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Compassion