Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Yellow, Brown, Reddish, Greenish, Green, gray
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
Yellow
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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
5.53.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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 red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.993-2.021.614-1.666
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
-99990.014-0.040
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Confidence
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Passion