1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
1.2 Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Red, pink, Red
1.3 Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius
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
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
5.00-5.303.97-4.05
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
No true cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2 O 3
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Strong: purplish-red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
2.690-3.2201.762-1.778
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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