Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Brown
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
-
-
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.403.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5
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.
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
-
-
Pleochroism
Strong: dark green yellow
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Compassion
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Compassion
Psychic Abilities