Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Red, Yellow, Brown, pink, Green
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
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Leo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.01-3.062.62-2.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
Indiscernible
001
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56
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.
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Weak or absentWalter Schumann
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.53-1.55
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.007-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Passion
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Joy