Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.01-3.065.9-6.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.54.5-5
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.
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.918-1.936
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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tetragonal
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.016
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
Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Balance & Clarity