Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Colorless, Brown, Greenish, 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
2.62-2.673.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.538-1.5501.614-1.666
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.0100.014-0.040
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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
Harmony
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Passion