Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Afghanistan, Sri Lanka
Color
Green
Colorless, Blue
Streak
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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
3.52-3.542.90-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
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Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.843-2.1101.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.100-0.1920.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Creativity
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Spiritual Growth