Origin
Italy
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Blue, Green
Green, Brown
Streak
Blue, Green
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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
Effervesces in cold
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4-4.22.90-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
47-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
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
Silky, Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
Strong: dark green yellow
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.672-1.6881.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.139-0.1430.014-0.040
0
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
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Compassion