Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
Switzerland
Color
Green, Brown
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.402.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-6
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.
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
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Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Strong: dark green yellow
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Compassion
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Compassion
Peace