1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Not Available, Finland, India, Russia, Yellow, blue, Orange
1.2 Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 Energy
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1.8 How to Wear?
1.8.1 Finger
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1.8.2 Ring Metal
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1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.01-3.062.69-2.72
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7.18
2.14 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.15 Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
2.16 Mohs Hardness
5.6 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,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
6 Optical Properties
6.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
6.2 Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
From the Congo
6.3 Dispersion
6.10 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
6.11 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.554-1.573
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3.25
6.21 Optic Character
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6.22 Crystal System
6.23 Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.008-0.010
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0.296
9.8 Clarity
10 Benefits
10.1 Physical
10.1.1 Neurological
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10.1.2 Cardiovascular
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10.1.3 Respiratory
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10.1.4 Reproductive
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10.1.5 Digestive
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10.2 Psychology
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10.3 Healing
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10.4 Qualities Associated
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