1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Blue
1.3 Streak
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1.4 For which Rashi?
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Capricorn, Scorpio
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.01-3.063.70-3.95
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
2.6 Cleavage
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.
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Silky
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.655-1.909
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.108-0.254
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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