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.
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Yellow, Red, Colorless, gray, Yellow, Green, White
Red
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
Not Available
Not Available
1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
Not Available
Not Available
1.12.2 Talisman
Not Available
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
2.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
none, may show indistinct parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.0110.010-0.014
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
Not Available
4.1.2 Cardiovascular
Not Available
Not Available
4.1.3 Respiratory
Not Available
Not Available
4.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
Not Available
4.1.5 Digestive
Not Available
Not Available
4.2 Psychology
Not Available
Not Available
4.3 Healing
Not Available
Not Available
4.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available
Not Available