1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
1.2 Color
Blue, Green, Blue, Brown
Red, pink, Red
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Taurus
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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
1.10 Not to wear with
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh
1.11 Powers
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
2.00-2.453.97-4.05
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Strong: purplish-red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.762-1.778
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
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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