Origin
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.633.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur 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.