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.
Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Yellow, Red, Colorless, gray, Yellow, Green, White
Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Scorpio
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
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
2.65-2.693.65-4.55
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2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
colorless.
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.543-1.5641.735-1.790
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3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.011Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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