Astrology
Origin
Madagascar, Sri Lanka
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
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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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.803.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
87-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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.
Optical Properties
Luster
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Pleochroism
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Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.7801.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
-99990.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Passion
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Passion