Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Green
Streak
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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
3.01-3.062.60-3.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5-9999
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,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
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Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.571-1.597
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
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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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Spiritual Enlightenment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Spiritual Enlightenment