Origin
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Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Blue, Green
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
Blue
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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
3.80-4.153.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
3.5-47-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) 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
Silky
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Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.752-1.8151.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.0630.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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
Communication
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Passion