Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Madagascar
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Red, Colorless, Yellow, White
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
-
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Specific Gravity
3.01-3.063.34-3.44
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.58-8.5
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.
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Adamantine
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
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Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.684-1.694
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
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Passion
Energy Amplification