Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Australia
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Green, Blue
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Gemini
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
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Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.01-3.062.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
Indiscernible
none
Mohs Hardness
7-7.52.5-4.5
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.
CaCO3
Luster
-
Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Purity