Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Spain, China
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Red, gray, Brown, pink
Streak
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Scarlet, Red
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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Slightly sectile
Solubility
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1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.01-3.062
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
7-7.52-2.5
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.
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.020.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6662.905-3.25
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.014-0.040-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Boosts mental agility and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Manifestation