Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
Brazil
Color
Green, Brown
Yellow
Streak
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Greenish, Black, Brownish
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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Brittle
Solubility
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insoluble in water
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.405.00-5.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
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.
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Pleochroism
Strong: dark green yellow
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Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.614-1.666-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Isometric
Birefringence
0.014-0.040-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Abundance
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Compassion
Abundance