1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
1.3 Streak
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1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.653.01-3.06
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
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.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak or absentWalter Schumann
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.53-1.551.614-1.666
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.014-0.040
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent to translucent
Transparent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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