Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Canada
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
White, Colorless, Greenish, gray, pink, Reddish
Streak
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White
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.01-3.062.24-2.29
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Very poor [100]
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
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.
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.479-1.493
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.014-0.040-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
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