Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
China, Pakistan
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Streak
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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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-
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.01-3.063.85-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} Good, {100} 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.
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.643-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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-
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.020
0
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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Creativity