Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Blue, Green, Brown
Streak
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White, Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.01-3.062.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
none
Mohs Hardness
7-7.52-4
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.
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
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Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Passion
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Communication