Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
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Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Aquarius
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Mars
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.01-3.065.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56
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.
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
-
-
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.614-1.6662.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Passion
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Grounding