1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico
1.2 Color
Reddish, Brown, Red, pink, pink
Colorless, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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Pluto, Venus
1.6 Element of Planets
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
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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
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2.2 Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.433.15-3.21
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1,2 prismatic
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.662-1.7071.657-1.681
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.013-0.0150.014-0.016
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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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