Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Canada, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Burma, Afghanistan
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Violet, White, gray, Brown, pink, Yellow
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
3.01-3.062.58-2.74
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5-6
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.
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
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Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.540-1.579
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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tetragonal
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.006-0.037
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Problem Solving & Creativity