1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Spain
Colombia, Color: Red, Orangey Red, Orange, Yellow, color shift to Green, Hardness: 6 6.5, Refractive index: 1.55 1.56, Density: 2.66 2.70, Chemical composition: (Na, Ca)(Si, Al)4O8, Crystal structure: triclinic, Origins: Congo, Tibet.
1.2 Color
Black
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Yellow, Red, Colorless, gray, Yellow, Green, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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
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
1.19-1.352.65-2.69
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2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
colorless.
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.640-1.6801.543-1.564
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
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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