1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
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1.2 Color
Red, Brown, Red, Red, Black
Red
1.3 Streak
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Leo, Taurus, Leo, Taurus, Leo
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
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Isis, Bragi
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Protection, Healing, Courage
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
5.85-6.152.58-2.64
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Absent
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
visible
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.003-0.009
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent
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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