Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Yellow, Brown, Reddish, Greenish, Green, gray
Streak
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Yellow
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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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.01-3.065.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
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.
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.993-2.02
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.014-0.040-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Vitality