Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
USA
Color
Green, Brown
White
Streak
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White
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
2.90-3.404.28-4.42
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-5.5
2
10
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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.
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: dark green yellow
colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.760-1.774
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Compassion
Optimism