Origin
Australia, Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Violet, pink
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White, Violet, 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
2.11-2.203.01-3.06
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
-99997-7.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael 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
Waxy, Resinous
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Pleochroism
Weak
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.516-1.5441.614-1.666
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.0260.014-0.040
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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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
Love
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Passion