Origin
Australia
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Blue
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Cancer, Gemini
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
-
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Powers
Protection, Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.853.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO3
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
Pearly
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Pleochroism
-
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.1560.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Purity
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Passion