Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Kazakhstan
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
White, Colorless
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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Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.01-3.061.847-1.852
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor to indistinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.52-3
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.
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.02-
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.488-1.525
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.027-0.034
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Passion
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