Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Red, gray
Green, Brown
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
4.20-4.302.90-3.40
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 green yellow
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Compassion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Compassion