Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Brazil
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Yellow, pink
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.01-3.063.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55
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.
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
-
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.029-0.032
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
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Heart Healing