Origin
Canada, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Burma, Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Violet, White, gray, Brown, pink, Yellow
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White
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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
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.743.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5.5-67-7.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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
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Pleochroism
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Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.540-1.5791.614-1.666
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
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Birefringence
0.006-0.0370.014-0.040
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Problem Solving & Creativity
Passion