Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
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Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Blue, Green
Streak
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Blue
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
3.01-3.063.80-4.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
perfect along [010] and [100]
Mohs Hardness
7-7.53.5-4
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.
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Silky
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.752-1.815
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.063
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Communication