Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Strong pink, pink
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
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For which Rashi?
Taurus
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Earth, Water
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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
Love
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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
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.653.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
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
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
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Birefringence
0.0090.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Love
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Passion