1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
1.2 Color
Colorless, Colorless, Green, gray, pink, Yellow, Colorless, Green, gray, pink, Yellow
Red, pink, Red
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
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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Ring Finger
1.7.2 Ring Metal
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Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper
1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
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Buddha, Krishna
1.10 Not to wear with
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh
1.11 Powers
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Wealth, Joy
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.623.97-4.05
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
No true cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2 O 3
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
Strong: purplish-red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.5341.762-1.778
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1
Trigonal
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
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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