Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Green
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.52-3.543.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
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;
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Passion