1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
Canada, USA
1.2 Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Green, Blue
1.3 Streak
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1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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Earth, Air, Water
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
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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
2.90-3.402.75-2.80
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Granular
2.6 Cleavage
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no true cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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.
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3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Silky, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: dark green yellow
None
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.520-1.670
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.135-0.145
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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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