Origin
Canada, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Burma, Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Violet, White, gray, Brown, pink, Yellow
Green, Brown
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
2.58-2.742.90-3.40
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 green yellow
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Problem Solving & Creativity
Compassion