Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
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
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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H₂SO₄
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.01-3.062.74-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-5.5
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.
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Weak: O= colorless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.591-1.633
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.003-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
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
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Self-Love