Astrology
Origin
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Red, pink, Green
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
Not Available
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For which Rashi?
Leo
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Planet
Sun
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Element of Planets
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Energy
Projective
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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
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
3.01-3.06
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
001
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6
7-7.5
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.
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
Pleochroism
Weak or absentWalter Schumann
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
None
0.02
22
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.53-1.55
1.614-1.666
Optic Character
Not Available
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.007-0.010
0.014-0.040
Clarity
Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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