1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Spain, China
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico
1.4 Color
Red, gray, Brown, pink
Colorless, pink
1.6 Streak
Scarlet, Red
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1.8 For which Rashi?
1.9 Planet
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Pluto, Venus
2.2 Element of Planets
2.4 Energy
2.6 How to Wear?
2.6.1 Finger
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2.7.1 Ring Metal
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2.8 Deities
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2.9 Not to wear with
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2.10 Powers
2.11 Birthstone
2.11.1 Planetary
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2.11.2 Talisman
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3 Physical Properties
3.1 Tenacity
Slightly sectile
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3.2 Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
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3.3 Durability
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3.4 Specific Gravity
2.7 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.10 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1,2 prismatic
2.12 Mohs Hardness
3.10 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6
4 Optical Properties
4.1 Luster
4.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
4.3 Dispersion
7.4 Transparency
7.5 Refractive Index
2.905-3.251.657-1.681
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3.25
7.8 Optic Character
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7.9 Crystal System
7.10 Birefringence
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0.296
9.5 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
10 Benefits
10.1 Physical
10.1.1 Neurological
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10.1.2 Cardiovascular
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10.1.3 Respiratory
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10.1.4 Reproductive
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10.1.5 Digestive
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10.2 Psychology
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10.3 Healing
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10.4 Qualities Associated
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