Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
Green, Brown
Streak
Black
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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
2.80-3.02.90-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Good
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
37-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
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.
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
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Pleochroism
Extreme
Strong: dark green yellow
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5801.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
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Birefringence
-99990.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Growth
Compassion