1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
1.2 Color
White, Red, Green, Blue, Brown, Yellow, Brown, Black, pink, Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, Yellow, Brown, orange
Reddish, Brown, Red, pink, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
Earth, Air, Water
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1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Healing, Protection, Love
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1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
Soluble
Partly soluble in HCl.
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.103.32-3.43
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
None
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Weak
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.539-1.5451.662-1.707
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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