Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.01-3.063.52-3.54
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-5.5
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.
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
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Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.843-2.110
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.100-0.192
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Clarity