Origin
USA, Switzerland, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Colorless, Yellow, pink, Red
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-2.983.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
7.5-87-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael 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
Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.650-1.6951.614-1.666
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.0160.014-0.040
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Activation
Passion