Origin
Pakistan, Tanzania
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White, Colorless
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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
3.20-3.503.01-3.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6-77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
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
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Pleochroism
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.685-1.7071.614-1.666
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.006-0.0180.014-0.040
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Passion