1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Canada, Pakistan
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black, Brown, Brownish, Red, Red, Black
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish, orange
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn, Virgo, Capricorn
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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
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Projective, Receptive
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
2.2 Solubility
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Dilute acid
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.302.93-2.96
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
none
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.770-1.8201.525-1.686
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.155
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
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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