Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Switzerland
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Streak
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White, gray
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
3.01-3.063.7-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.57-7.5
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.
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
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Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.736-1.762
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.009-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Protection