Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, gray
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
Red, Black
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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
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.303.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.
Luster
Adamantine
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Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.330.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.614-1.666
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
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Birefringence
0.2960.014-0.040
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Passion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Passion