1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Colombia, Color: Red, Orangey Red, Orange, Yellow, color shift to Green, Hardness: 6 6.5, Refractive index: 1.55 1.56, Density: 2.66 2.70, Chemical composition: (Na, Ca)(Si, Al)4O8, Crystal structure: triclinic, Origins: Congo, Tibet.
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Norway, Brazil
1.2 Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Yellow, Red, Colorless, gray, Yellow, Green, White
Green, Greenish, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Black
1.3 Streak
White
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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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
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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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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.693.50-3.60
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2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
colorless.
X = emerald green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.543-1.5641.720-1.778
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3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.0110.037-0.061
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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