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.
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Yellow, Red, Colorless, gray, Yellow, Green, White
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
1.3 Streak
White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius
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
2.65-2.695.00-5.30
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2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
colorless.
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.543-1.5642.690-3.220
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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