Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
USA
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Yellow, White, Brown, Red
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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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.01-3.063.177
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
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.
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.563-1.593
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
Transparent
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
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Balance