1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Austria, Zimbabwe, Australia
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Red, Brown, Violet, Red, Brown
Red
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
none, may show indistinct parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
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1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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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