1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
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Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Taurus, Leo, Taurus, Leo, Taurus, Leo
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1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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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
Isis, Bragi
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Protection, Healing, Courage
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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
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.05-3.08
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
Semitransparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.535-1.539Not Available
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
3.8 Birefringence
0.003-0.009Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
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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