Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Brownish, Red, orange
Green, Brown
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
4.00-4.032.90-3.40
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7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
7.5-87-7.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael 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
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Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow-brown red to brown-violet (pinkish samples: nearly colorless pale orangy-pink)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Strong: dark green yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.787-1.8161.614-1.666
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.0290.014-0.040
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0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Compassion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Compassion