Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
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Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.01-3.063.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.54
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.
CaF2
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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cubic
Birefringence
0.014-0.040-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Protection