1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Mexico
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, rose, Brown, gray, Colorless, White, Violet, gray, Colorless, White, Violet, gray
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Planet
Not Available
Not Available
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Energy
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Deities
Not Available
Not Available
1.10 Not to wear with
Not Available
Not Available
1.11 Powers
Not Available
Not Available
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
Not Available
Not Available
1.12.2 Talisman
Not Available
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
2.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
3.01-3.062.90-2.98
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 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.
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Not Available
Pearly, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
For violet varieties
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.570-1.614
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.042-0.044
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
Not Available
4.1.2 Cardiovascular
Not Available
Not Available
4.1.3 Respiratory
Not Available
Not Available
4.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
Not Available
4.1.5 Digestive
Not Available
Not Available
4.2 Psychology
Not Available
Not Available
4.3 Healing
Not Available
Not Available
4.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available
Not Available